Effectiveness and Impact on the Quality of Life of Ketogenic Diet in Pediatric Patients

This study evaluates the effectiveness and impact on quality of life of the ketogenic diet in children with epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medications, or in children with certain metabolic, genetic, or neurological conditions. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate eating plan that can help control seizures. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is under 18 years old - Your child has epilepsy that hasn't been controlled by at least two anti-seizure medications, OR has a metabolic, genetic, or neurological condition being treated with the ketogenic diet - Your child may include those in intensive care for severe seizure episodes (status epilepticus) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has certain metabolic disorders involving fat breakdown or energy pathways (e.g., fatty acid oxidation defects, primary carnitine deficiency, pyruvate carboxylase deficiency) - Your child has Type 1 diabetes - Parents or caregivers cannot commit to following the strict dietary requirements Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.