Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This study will investigate the effects of ketone supplementation on eating behavior including drive to binge eat or restrict, mood and anxiety in individuals with anorexia or bulimia nervosa. In addition, the investigators will contrast the effects of active ketone supplementation versus placebo on electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement. All subjects enrolled in the study will undergo EEG on two consecutive days at the beginning of the study, after active ketone supplementation or placebo drink, matched in taste to the ketone drink. Days will be randomized. Thereafter, all subjects will take the ketone supplementation drink for two weeks, twice daily.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or OSFED related to these conditions. Participants must be medically stable and able to communicate in English. They should respond promptly to study messages up to six times a day. People with certain medical conditions, recent substance abuse, significant brain trauma, intellectual disabilities or allergies to the drink's ingredients cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder (Anorexia, Bulimia, or OSFED).
Be medically stable as assessed by a comprehensive medical and behavioral evaluation conducted by a study physician
English as primary spoken language
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Exclusion Criteria
Psychotic illness/other organic brain syndromes, dementia, somatization disorders or conversion disorders
I have a condition like diabetes or am pregnant, affecting my eating or weight.
Indication of intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder
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Participant Groups
The study examines how a Kenetik Ketone Drink affects eating behaviors, mood and anxiety in those with anorexia or bulimia nervosa. It includes initial EEG tests after taking either the ketone drink or placebo on two consecutive days (randomized), followed by two weeks of twice-daily ketone supplementation.
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ketone SupplementationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will ingest 2 daily doses of Kenetik ketone drink supplementation for 14 days.
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University of California San DiegoSan Diego, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor