Ketogenic diet for hard-to-control seizures in adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet can help reduce seizures in adults whose epilepsy has not improved with two or more medications. It is an observational study, meaning participants follow the diet as part of their regular care and the research team tracks their progress.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your seizures are not controlled despite taking two or more anti-seizure medications at adequate doses.
- You have had at least 6 seizures in the past year.
- You are willing and motivated to try a modified ketogenic diet.
- You do not have conditions that make the diet unsafe (such as pregnancy, type 1 diabetes, gallbladder disease, liver disease, metabolic disease, kidney disease).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is at least 19.
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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