Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of Modified Ketogenic Diet (Atkins) in Management of Epilepsy
Lead Sponsor:
University Health Network, Toronto
Conditions:
Epilepsy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with uncontrolled epilepsy can follow a low carbohydrate diet long-term and if so, how will that diet affect their seizures
Detailed Description
In the management of drug-resistant epilepsy, many strategies have been examined. The Ketogenic Diet, high in fats and low in all other nutrients was observed to be of benefit. However, due to its com...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- medically refractory partial epilepsy financial ability to pay for higher priced food
- \-
Exclusion
- Low BMI
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00188500
Start Date
August 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2005
Last Update
December 29 2005
Active Locations (1)
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Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8