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Ketone Ester and Salt (KEAS) in Young Adults

Indiana University
NCT IDNCT05545501ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

35

Study length

about 3.5 years

Ages

19–39

Locations

2 sites in AL, IN

What this study is about

Researchers are testing whether ketone supplementation can help protect against the harmful effects of high salt intake. The trial will examine how high salt affects blood pressure, blood vessels, kidneys, and inflammation in young adults. Researchers are also measuring other metabolites to identify potential new treatments for high salt.

Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.

What you may be asked to do

  • 1.High Salt, High β-OHB
  • 2.High Salt, No β-OHB
  • 3.No Salt, No β-OHB

Participation Burden

What's physically and logistically required of participants.

Logistics & Travel
In-person visits

Requires travel to a study site

Physical Intervention
Standard

How treatment is administered

Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded

You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.

Extracted study details

Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.

Endpoints

Primary: Blood pressure reactivity responses

Secondary: Flow mediated dilation (FMD)

Body systems

Cardiology / Heart