Ketone drinks for drug-resistant epilepsy
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking “ketone ester” supplements can reduce seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. It may help by changing how the brain uses energy, but you must meet several safety and diet-related conditions.
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Who can take part
- You have drug-resistant epilepsy (seizures not controlled by standard seizure medicines).
- You have at least 7 seizures per week.
- You can provide informed consent (you or your legal guardian agrees to join).
- In the last period before starting, you have NOT used ketone drinks, a ketogenic diet, or major diet restrictions/changes.
- You do NOT currently have serious health problems affecting the liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, gut, hormones, or immune system.
- Your blood sugar and acid/base balance are normal (no low/high blood sugar, no metabolic acidosis, and no high ketone level).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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