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Ketogenic Dieting clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 4 Ketogenic Dieting clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in United States (2), Belgium (1), Netherlands (1)). By phase: Phase 3 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 3Countries
Newest Ketogenic Dieting clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Ketogenic diet before bariatric surgery | — | Veldhoven, North Brabant | Recruiting | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Comparing ketogenic and low-fat diets for diabetes management | — | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Recruiting | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Using a ketogenic diet to treat new-onset absence epilepsy in children | Phase 3 | Baltimore, Maryland | Recruiting | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Ketogenic diet and ketone ester to reduce arm lymphedema | — | Leuven | Recruiting | Jun 19, 2019 |
All recruiting trials (4)
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Ketogenic diet before bariatric surgery
This study is testing if a very low-calorie ketogenic diet can help people lose weight and reduce liver size before bariatric surgery, compared to a standard low-calorie diet.
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Comparing ketogenic and low-fat diets for diabetes management
This study tests whether a ketogenic diet or a low-fat diet works better for managing blood sugar and overall health in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
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Using a ketogenic diet to treat new-onset absence epilepsy in children
This study tests if a special low-carb diet can help children aged 3-12 with new absence epilepsy have fewer seizures compared to regular medications.
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Ketogenic diet and ketone ester to reduce arm lymphedema
This trial will test whether a ketogenic diet, with or without ketone ester supplements, can reduce swelling in adults with recent unilateral arm lymphedema after lymph node removal.
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Quick answers
How many Ketogenic Dieting clinical trials are recruiting right now?
4, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Belgium (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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