Modified Atkins diet for drug-resistant epilepsy in children
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well a special diet called the modified Atkins diet works for children whose seizures don't stop with medication. It measures seizure control and safety over at least 6 months.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 1 and 18 years old.
- Epilepsy has not been controlled by at least two medications (drug-resistant).
- Child has been on the ketogenic diet (KD) for at least 6 months.
- No metabolic or genetic conditions that would make the diet unsafe.
- Child has been following the diet as instructed.
- Not on other special diets like a low glycemic 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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