Targeting Aging With a Ketone Ester for Function in Frailty
NCT06645847
This study is recruiting at 3 US sites in 3 states, according to its ClinicalTrials.gov record last updated .
Summary
This study aims to find out if a food supplement that contains a naturally occurring substance, ketones, can help to improve strength and general wellness in adults at, or over the age of 65 years who are experiencing a slight decline in their physical function. Participation will involve a screening visit and 4 additional study visits over the course of 20 weeks. After being assessed for eligibility, study participants will be sorted into two groups at random and consume either a ketone or placebo supplement at home every day for 20 weeks.
Shortened from the sponsor's brief summary. View official record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Conditions studied
- Frail Elderly
- Aging
- Immune Function
- Muscle Function
Eligibility basics and study details
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Sponsor
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging
- Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov
- September 9, 2026
These are the basic criteria only. The full inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official record, and the study team decides who can take part.
US recruiting sites
California · 1
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging · Novato, CA
Connecticut · 1
- UConn Health · Farmington, CT
Ohio · 1
- Ohio State University · Columbus, OH
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, data processed . Recruiting US sites filtered by distance and site status; summaries shortened.