Could a ketone drink slow ALS?
NCT ID NCT04820478
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a daily ketone drink could slow the progression of ALS, a nerve disease that weakens muscles. 81 adults with ALS took either the drink or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers measured changes in a blood marker called neurofilament light chain and tracked survival and function.
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University of Ulm
Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, 89081, Germany
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