Could a simple oil boost brain health in early psychosis?
NCT ID NCT07122531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil supplement, which raises ketone levels, can improve metabolism and symptoms in 15 young adults with first-episode psychosis. Participants take the supplement twice daily for 12 weeks alongside their usual antipsychotic medication. The goal is to see if it is safe, tolerable, and helps with blood sugar control and mental health symptoms.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 15 people
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- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Referred or self-referred to the PEP Clinic of the Estrie region, either as an outpatient or inpatient. * Currently receiving a second- or third-generation antipsychotic at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks. * Able to read and communicate in French or English. * Capable of understanding and signing the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy, childbirth within the past 6 months, or breastfeeding. * any use of MCT oil, ketone salts, or a ketogenic diet within the past year. * Previous diagnosis of type I or type II diabetes. * Uncontrolled acute suicidal ideation at the time of inclusion in the PEP clinic. * Other conditions that may interfere with participation, as determined by the qualified physician. * Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or liver failure. * Metabolic condition affecting fat metabolism or inherited carnitine deficiency and its related enzymes. * Porphyria. * Pyruvate kinase deficiency. * Neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology or rare genetic disease.
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Locations
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Hotel-Dieu CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS
RECRUITINGSherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 4C4, Canada
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