Study details
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Ketone Ester And Salt (KEAS) in Older Adults
Indiana University
NCT IDNCT06868719ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
30
Study length
about 2.8 years
Ages
60–85
Locations
1 site in IN
About this study
Researchers are testing whether ketone supplementation can help protect older adults from the harmful effects of high salt intake. The trial will examine how high salt affects blood pressure, blood vessel function, kidney health, and inflammation in participants consuming a high-salt diet with or without ketone supplements.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.High Salt, High β-OHB
- 2.High Salt, No β-OHB
- 3.No Salt, No β-OHB
Primary goalBlood pressure reactivity responses
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Primary: Blood pressure reactivity responses
Secondary: Flow mediated dilation (FMD)
Body systems
Cardiology / Heart