Ketone drinks to treat hard-to-stop seizure emergencies
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking ketone esters (a special form of ketones) can help stop refractory generalized convulsive status epilepticus (a seizure emergency that is hard to control). If you qualify, the study team will check safety closely, especially your breathing, heart stability, and blood sugar/acid levels.
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Who can take part
- You have refractory generalized convulsive status epilepticus (seizures that are not responding as expected).
- You (or your legal representative) can give informed consent.
- You have not had ketone products or started a ketogenic diet recently.
- Your body is stable enough for treatment (heart/breathing are not unstable).
- Your blood sugar and body acid levels are in a safe range, without dangerous imbalances.
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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