Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Side Effects
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet (very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) can reduce bipolar disorder symptoms and improve metabolic health problems that sometimes come with bipolar medications. Researchers will work with people in rural areas of the South to see if this dietary approach helps.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (verified by a clinical interview)
- You are not currently in a manic episode or having thoughts of suicide that require hospitalization
- You do not have anorexia or an eating disorder
- You are not pregnant
- Your kidneys and liver are working well enough to safely follow a ketogenic 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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