Comparison of the Short-Term Effect of Dietary Carbohydrate Restriction Versus Exogenous Ketone Supplementation on Myocardial Glucose Suppression and Timing to Achieve a State of Ketosis Using FDG PET/CT Serial Imaging
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Phase 1
Phase 2
Interventional Study
Healthy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to test different methods of preparation that can be used prior to a test called an FDG PET/CT scan. FDG PET/CT scans are routinely done for evaluation of heart inflammation. Standard preparation for the scan includes a ketogenic (high fat and low carbohydrate) diet for 24 hours and overnight fasting to help suppress the amount of sugar taken up in the heart muscle. Ho…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Adult patients, at least 18 years of age
2. No history of cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, cardiac surgery, arrhythmias per medical record review and/or self-report
3. No history of diabetes mellitus, chronic liver or ki…
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