RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT02216500

Ketogenic Therapy Effects on Electrical and Metabolic Abnormalities in Epilepsy

Precision Ketogenic Therapy Effects on Electrical and Metabolic Abnormalities in Epilepsy


Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2006

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Approximately a fourth of children with seizures do not respond adequately to available therapy. Ketogenic therapy has a long history as treatment for intractable epilepsy, but there is no agreement concerning how it works and what is the best way to administer it. This natural history study will collect data pertaining to both questions.


Eligibility

Max Age: 50 Years

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This clinical trial is studying Ketogenic Therapy for people with seizures. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include up to age 50 Years.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTKetogenic Therapy

Ketogenic Therapy is based on a ratio of fat: protein+carbohydrate in which protein intake is adequate, fat intake is high, and carbohydrate intake is minimal.


Locations(1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States

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