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medium-chain triglyceride oil

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
01

Overview

MCT oil (medium-chain triglyceride oil) is a dietary supplement composed of triglycerides containing fatty acids with aliphatic tails of 6 to 12 carbon atoms. In the context of the ANANDA clinical trial (RBR-6n6wzsx) conducted by the Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina, MCT oil is utilized as a placebo comparator in a study evaluating full-spectrum cannabidiol (CBD) oil for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. It is chosen for its physical similarity to CBD oil in appearance and texture, allowing for effective blinding of participants and investigators. While MCT oil is used nutritionally to provide a rapid energy source or as part of a ketogenic diet, it lacks a specific pharmaceutical target or therapeutic indication for psychiatric disorders in this context.

Other names
MCT oilmedium-chain triglycerides

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