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Brief Summary The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether older adults with prediabetes, but no diagnosed cognitive impairment, show early changes in brain energy use and thinking speed compared to older adults with normal blood sugar levels. The study will also test whether a single dose of an exogenous ketone supplement can improve brain energy use and cognitive processing speed. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do older adults with prediabetes have lower brain glucose uptake and slower cognitive processing speed compared to those with normal glucose levels? Does a single dose of an exogenous ketone monoester supplement improve cognitive processing speed and brain glucose uptake? Researchers will compare older adults with prediabetes to older adults with normal glucose levels to determine whether differences exist in brain glucose metabolism and cognitive performance. In a subset of participants, researchers will also compare brain and cognitive outcomes before and after consuming a ketone monoester supplement (DeltaG, Oxford, England). Participants will: Complete metabolic testing to determine glucose status Undergo brain imaging using fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography combined with magnetic resonance imaging (18FDG-PET/MRI) while performing a cognitive processing speed task Consume a single dose of a commercially available ketone monoester supplement during one study visit Complete cognitive testing during imaging to measure processing speed and brain activity The results of this study will help determine whether early metabolic dysfunction is linked to reduced brain energy use and whether ketones can temporarily support brain function in individuals at risk for dementia.
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07546409) has an active research site in Birmingham, AL that is currently enrolling participants.
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.
Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.
If you're searching for prediabetes treatment options in Birmingham, AL, this clinical trial (NCT07546409) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.
Our Birmingham research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced prediabetes specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.
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