Ketogenic diet study for Marfan syndrome with aortic dissection
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic (very low-carb) diet can help people with Marfan syndrome who have a chronic tear in their aorta (the main artery from the heart). If you qualify, you'll follow a special diet and be monitored to see if it slows the growth of your aortic aneurysm.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have Marfan syndrome (confirmed by genetic testing or clinical exam)
- You have had a chronic tear in your descending aorta for at least 3 months
- Your descending aorta measures between 4.0 and 5.0 cm on a recent CT scan
- You have been on a stable blood pressure medication plan for at least 4 weeks
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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