Ketogenic diet for first episode bipolar disorder
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet (ketogenic diet) can help people who have recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It may improve mood stability and overall brain health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder or schizoaffective disorder, and your illness started within the last 7 years.
- Your psychiatric medications have been stable for at least 2 weeks, and you don't expect to need new ones during the 12-week study.
- You do not have a current substance use disorder, diabetes, or other serious medical conditions listed as exclusions.
- You are able to follow a special diet (ketogenic diet) and are not pregnant, nursing, or at risk of pregnancy without contraception.
- You are not claustrophobic (can have an MRI scan) and have no history of significant head injury or certain other conditions.
Quick eligibility check
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