Ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (a very low-carb, high-fat diet) can help teens with bipolar disorder who are currently feeling depressed or have mixed symptoms. Participants will receive medical and dietitian support while trying the diet for up to 12 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 12 and 21 years old and speak English.
- You must have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder (type I, II, or other specified bipolar spectrum).
- You must have had depression or mixed symptoms (depression plus mild mania) in the last two weeks.
- You cannot have certain health conditions (like eating disorders, heart problems, diabetes, seizures, or metabolic disorders).
- You cannot be taking certain medications (like some diabetes or blood pressure drugs).
- You and your parent/caregiver must be willing to work with the study team and try the keto diet.
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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