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Sip your way sharper? ketone drink tested against sleep loss

NCT ID NCT05519644

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a ketone ester supplement can help people think clearly and perform physical tasks after four nights of reduced sleep. Researchers will give the drink to 60 military participants and measure their cognitive skills, reaction time, and marksmanship. The goal is to see if raising blood ketones can offset some of the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ketone ester supplement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple drink that helps people stay sharp and accurate during short-term sleep loss.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy military personnel, so results may not apply to the general public. The supplement may not improve performance or could cause side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2023

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant is willing and able to comply with all study procedures including the following prior to Test Days: fasting (\>10 h; water only), no alcohol (\>24 h), no exercise (\>24 h), no acute illness and controlled feeding before each Test Day, maintain diet, exercise, medication, and supplement habits throughout the study. * Participant has no health conditions that would prevent completion of the study requirements as judged by the Investigator based on health history. * Participant understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorizes the release of relevant protected health information to the Investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 or \>40 years of age * \>35 body mass index (BMI). * Diagnosed sleeping disorders (i.e., sleep apnea, insomnia). * Gastrointestinal disorders or food allergies that would interfere with consuming the study supplements. * Drink alcohol in excess of 3 drinks/day or 14 drinks/week * Have any conditions or contraindications to blood draws. * Have been diagnosed with diabetes, liver, kidney, or other metabolic or endocrine dysfunction, or use diabetic medications other than metformin * Currently consume a low carbohydrate or ketogenic diet or have done so in the last 3 months * Have experienced weight loss of \>10% of your body weight within the last 6 months * Are pregnant, lactating, or planning on becoming pregnant during the study * Have any major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

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Conditions

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Sleep Deprivation

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Sleep deprivation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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