Status:
COMPLETED
Use of the Atkins Diet for Children With Sturge Weber Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
Conditions:
Epilepsy
Sturge Weber Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This research is being done to find out if the Atkins Diet can be used safely and effectively to reduce seizures in children who have Sturge Weber syndrome. The ketogenic diet is a proven therapy for...
Detailed Description
If you agree to be in this study, we will ask you to do the following things: Before the diet is started: * We will ask you to keep track of your child's seizures daily for 2 weeks before starting t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 2-18 years
- Sturge Weber syndrome
- Monthly seizures (at least)
- Tried at least two anticonvulsants
Exclusion
- Prior use of the Atkins or ketogenic diets
- Patients with non-epileptic seizures (pseudoseizures) will be excluded
- Patients that are pregnant or become pregnant during the study will be excluded
- High cholesterol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00639730
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
May 27 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287