Keto-Like Supplement for Depression

Evaluation of a Keto-Like Supplement on Brain Responses to Emotional Stimuli in Depression

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Depression
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
75 (estimated)
Sponsor
Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc. · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with moderate to severe depression to see if a keto-like supplement changes brain responses. Participation involves taking the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks and attending several visits for assessments and imaging.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have moderate to severe depression.
  • I am aged 18 to 65 years.
  • I have a PHQ-9 score of 10 or more.
  • I have a C-Reactive Protein value above 1.
  • My Body Mass Index is between 19 and 38.
  • I can give written consent to participate.
  • I am medically stable.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had significant suicidal thoughts recently.
  • I have a recent history of substance or alcohol abuse.
  • I have a current psychotic disorder or eating disorder.
  • I cannot complete MRI scans.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I plan to change medication doses during the study.
  • I have had major surgery in the last 12 weeks.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study aims to determine whether a keto-like supplement relative to placebo results in functional brain changes during fMRI tasks evaluating positive and negative valence in individuals with moderate to severe depression. In this double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial, 75 individuals with a Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scale score ≥ 10 (MDD) will be enrolled to participate in…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meets the Diagnostic and statistical manual - 5 (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for MDD without psychotic features (past or present), as confirmed by the M.I.N.I v7.0 * PHQ-9 score of ≥10 * C-Reactive Protein (CRP) value \> 1 * Age 18-65 * Consent ability and written consent * Bod…
Contacts

Teresa Victor, PhD

918-502-5108

tvictor@laureateinstitute.org

CONTACT

Colleen McCallum

918-502-5180

cmccallum@laureateinstitute.org

CONTACT