Ketogenic diet for drug-resistant epilepsy in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well the ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb diet) works for children with epilepsy that doesn't improve with standard medicines. It uses a special product called KetoCal to help maintain the diet and tracks results in real life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 5 months and 17 years old (under 18).
- Your child has tried at least two seizure medicines that didn't stop seizures.
- A doctor has recommended the ketogenic diet for your child.
- You and a dietitian agree you can manage the diet at home.
- Your child is not already on the ketogenic diet, and can't use other special medical foods like KetoVie or Keyo.
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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