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Ketogenic Therapy Effects on Electrical and Metabolic Abnormalities in Epilepsy
Sponsor: University of Florida
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.
Official title: Precision Ketogenic Therapy Effects on Electrical and Metabolic Abnormalities in Epilepsy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2006-09
Completion Date
2031-10
Last Updated
2025-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ketogenic 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