Clinical trials: Ketogenic Diet, open to volunteers
Absence Epilepsy, Ketogenic Dieting
Ketogenic Diet for New-Onset Absence Epilepsy
The ketogenic diet is a medical therapy for epilepsy that is used nearly predominantly for refractory epilepsy (after 2-3 drugs have been tried and failed).
- Conditions
- Absence Epilepsy, Ketogenic Dieting, Epilepsy, Absence
- Trial name
- NCT04274179
- Testing
- Modified Atkins Diet, Absence epilepsy medications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Steatohepatitis, Nonalcoholic, Steatosis of Liver
Ketogenic Diet in MASLD-related cACLD
The investigators hypothesize that very low ketogenic diet could represent a new therapeutic option in the management of patients with MASLD and cACLD.
- Conditions
- Steatohepatitis, Nonalcoholic, Steatosis of Liver, Cirrhosis, Liver
- Trial name
- NCT06537466
- Testing
- Mediterranean diet, Very Low Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
LDL Hyper-responsiveness
A Study of Genetic Influence on LDL Hyper-responsiveness in Patients Following a Ketogenic Diet
The purpose of this study is to identify whether individuals following a ketogenic diet who experience extreme LDL-C elevation, termed "hyper-responders", have identifiable genetic variations in genes involved in cholesterol…
- Trial name
- NCT07137286
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Epilepsy, Dyslipidemia
Improving Cardiovascular Health Risks in Adults With Epilepsy on a Modified Atkins Diet
Ketogenic diet therapies (KDTs) emphasize high fat and very low carbohydrate intake and help to control seizures in adults who fail to respond to medications.
- Trial name
- NCT06369571
- Testing
- Atorvastatin 10mg, Modification of dietary fat composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Recurrent Glioma (Glioblastoma Multiforme)
GLAD-KE GLioma Biomarker and Safety Assessment During Dietary Ketone Elevation Subtitle: A Surgical Biomarker Discovery Study of Ketogenic Therapy in Recurrent Glioma
This study is being done to see if a Ketogenic Diet (KD) or short-term Ketone supplement (KS) is feasible and safe for patients with recurrent Glioma who are undergoing a clinically indicated surgery.
- Trial name
- GLAD-KE (NCT07852975)
- Testing
- Arm 1 will use Ketone supplement 80 gm daily, Arm 2 will follow Ketogenic Diet 7 days leading up to the clinically indicated surgery.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Metabolic Impacts of Ren-Nu: A Dietary Program for Polycystic Kidney Disease
This is a 16 week pilot study of the impact of a nutritionist led ketogenic diet (Ren-Nu) supplemented with the medical food KetoCitra on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- PKD-KETO (NCT07454174)
- Testing
- Ren-Nu and KetoCitra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Richard Fatica
Nutrition, Ketogenic Diet
Dietary Macronutrients and Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Metabolic Markers
This 12-week randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of dietary patterns with different macronutrient compositions on gut microbiota, intestinal inflammation, gene expression, and metabolic health in healthy…
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Ketogenic Diet, Gene Expression, Diet
- Trial name
- DIETMICRO (NCT07672691)
- Testing
- Ketogenic Diet (KD), Vegetarian Diet (VD), Control Diet (CD)
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice
Multiple Myeloma (MM), CAR T Cells
BEAM-MM - β-Hydroxybutyrate-Enhanced Adaptive Immunity in Multiple Myeloma
This study investigates whether raising blood levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) - a natural molecule produced by the body during fasting or a low-carbohydrate diet - is safe and feasible and can improve the effectiveness of…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma (MM), CAR T Cells, Bispecific Antibodies
- Trial name
- BEAM-MM (NCT07564219)
- Testing
- Ketogenic diet, Ketogenic Drinks
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Super-refractory Status Epilepticus
KD Treatment for Super-refractory Status Epilepticus
The purpose of the study is to investigate to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ketogenic diet (KD) as an adjunctive therapy in patients with Super Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Trial name
- KD (NCT07496749)
- Testing
- the ketogenic diet, Standard Medical Therapy
- Where
- 14 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Weight Regain Post Bariatric Surgery, Obesity (Disorder)
Naltrexone/Bupropion With or Without Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet for Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the superiority of combined VLCKD, intensive lifestyle intervention and naltrexone/bupropion (N/B) versus standard of care with naltrexone/bupropion on weight loss for people with…
- Trial name
- Relay (NCT06881485)
- Testing
- Very Low Calorie Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Brain, Cancer
A Ketogenic Diet as a Complementary Treatment on Patients With High-grade Gliomas and Brain Metastases
The survival interval of patients with gliomas ranges between 12 to 15 months. Recent findings revealed that dietary interventions to reduce glucose and glycolytic pathways could have a therapeutic effect.
- Trial name
- NCT05564949
- Testing
- CKD
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Attikon Hospital
Acute Heart Failure (AHF)
Exogenous KETOne Supplements in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the clinical efficacy of treatment with exogenous dietary ketone supplement containing 1,3-butanediol in patients hospitalized with acute…
- Trial name
- KETO-AHF (NCT06653725)
- Testing
- 1,3-butanediol
- Where
- 8 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Bipolar Disorder
Examining Neurobiological Mechanisms Underlying the Therapeutic Effect of the Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Disorder (BD)
The investigators aim to examine the effect of the ketogenic diet on brain activity, metabolism, and emotions in adults with Bipolar Disorder (BD).
- Trial name
- NCT06081426
- Testing
- Non-ketogenic Diet, Ketogenic Diet, No diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Carnivore and Mediterranean-style Diets on LDL Aggregation and Cardiometabolic Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether following a Mediterranean-style diet or a Carnivore-style diet can improve heart and metabolic health in men and women aged 30-60 years with high LDL cholesterol.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidaemia
- Trial name
- MEDIVORE (NCT07462871)
- Testing
- Carnivore Diet, Mediterranean Diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Neurodevelopmental Disorder With Issues Social Behavior, Communication Issues, GI Dysfunction. Study is Multimodal Interventions Targeting These Pathways With cSVF, Stored MSCs, FMT and Diet Modification. Role of Autoimmunity, Gut-brain Issues, & Issues Examined.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition with core deficits in social communication and behavior, often accompanied by gastrointestinal (GI) and metabolic dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Autism Spectral Disorder
- Trial name
- GARM-Autism (NCT07546942)
- Testing
- Autologous MSC isolation, concentration, and cryopreservation of adult mesenchymal stem cells, Fecal Biomicrome Transplantation (FMT), Ketogenic RESET Diet Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Black Tie Medical, Inc.
Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
Ketogenic Diet for Depression
Globally, it's estimated that around 300 million people are affected by depressive illness, and even with access to modern mental health care, long-term recovery is uncommon.
- Conditions
- Depressive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Bipolar
- Trial name
- KETO-MOOD (NCT06105762)
- Testing
- Ketogenic Diet
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Psychiatric Clinics Basel
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet Polycystic Kidney Disease
This is a prospective study to determine ketogenic diet effect on htTKV, GFR, microalbuminuria. This is a single-center study of 20 patients with ADPKD and deemed high risk for progression to ESRD.
- Trial name
- NCT06325644
- Testing
- Ketogenic Diet, Ketone/Glucose Monitoring, CGM/CKM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Ketogenic Diet, Alcohol Drinking
Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Alcohol Intoxication
The research study is being conducted to better understand the effects of ketosis on brain functioning and the acute effects of alcohol. Participants will be asked to undergo ~4 weeks of ketogenic diet intervention.
- Conditions
- Ketogenic Diet, Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT07602270
- Testing
- Ketogenic diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Ketogenic Diet
KETOgenic Diet Therapy in Patients With ACROmegaly
Acromegaly is caused by a tumour located at the base of the brain in the pituitary gland that produces too much growth hormone (GH).
- Conditions
- Acromegaly Due to Pituitary Adenoma, Ketogenic Diet, Mediterranean Diet
- Trial name
- KETOACRO (NCT06949891)
- Testing
- Ketogenic diet, Mediterranean diet
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
NASH, NAFLD
Role of the Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet (VLCKD) in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Fibrosis
The purpose of the KETONASH study is to evaluate, in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and significant liver fibrosis, the effect of a very low-calorie…
- Conditions
- NASH, NAFLD, Obesity, Liver Fibrosis
- Trial name
- KETONASH (NCT06308757)
- Testing
- Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) with meal replacements, Mediterranean low-calorie diet (LCD)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna