Diet and fasting combo shows promise for Alzheimer's patients
NCT ID NCT06898424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a plant-based ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting (called Ketoflex 12/3) could slow the progression of early-to-mid stage Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants followed the diet, and researchers measured changes in memory and thinking using a standard test. The goal was to see if this dietary approach could help control the disease and improve cognitive function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 50-85 years * Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) score of 1 or2 * Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) according to NIA-AA criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Alcohol and/or substance dependence * Diagnosis of chronic renal failure * Diagnosis of another neuropsychiatric disorder * Presence of amalgam dental fillings and/or failure to have them removed following the SMART protocol
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol Universitesi
Istanbul, 34214, Turkey (Türkiye)
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