Ketogenic diet study for mood and psychotic disorders
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet) can help people with bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia. The diet may improve symptoms by changing how the body and brain use energy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia.
- Your symptoms are not mild — they are moderate to severe.
- You have been stable (no hospitalizations) for the past 3 months.
- You are willing to follow a ketogenic diet and attend study visits.
- You live in the United States and can consent in English.
- You have not been on a ketogenic diet or in ketosis within the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study looks at how a ketogenic diet (very low carb, high fat) might affect brain function in people with bipolar disorder. Participants will follow the diet and have brain scans and blood tests to see how it helps mood and energy levels.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet) can improve symptoms of depression. It is a dietary intervention that may help your mood, but it requires commitment to following the diet and avoiding alcohol and other substances during the study.
This study tests whether a special high-fat, low-carb diet (called a ketogenic diet) can help reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder while also looking at possible side effects. If you live in a rural area and have bipolar disorder, this diet might be a way to help manage symptoms.
This study tests whether a ketone drink can change how the body uses energy in people with bipolar disorder. It may help understand new ways to manage the condition.
This study tests whether a strict low-carbohydrate, high-fat (ketogenic) diet can improve symptoms of depression in people with bipolar disorder. Participants will receive dietary guidance and support to help them follow the diet for several weeks.
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.
Hear when a new Schizophrenia trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.