Ketogenic diet for treating epilepsy in children
Official title: The Efficacy of Ketogenic Diet in Treating Pediatric Intractable Epilepsy and Its Relationship With Changes in Inflammatory Markers
Run by Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University · NCT06310954 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests if a ketogenic diet can help children with hard-to-treat epilepsy feel better and reduce inflammation compared to standard medications alone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Months to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 59 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06310954 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 6 months to 12 years diagnosed with intractable epilepsy experiencing more than four seizures per month.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with metabolic diseases or those contraindicated for the ketogenic diet may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet in managing pediatric intractable epilepsy while also examining its effects on inflammatory markers. A total of 59 participants will be recruited, with 39 receiving a combination of the ketogenic diet and conventional antiepileptic medications, and 20 receiving only conventional treatments. The study will measure various efficacy indicators, including seizure frequency and inflammatory factor levels, to assess the potential benefits of the ketogenic diet as a treatment strategy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new dietary treatment option for children suffering from intractable epilepsy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with ketogenic diets in epilepsy management, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 months to 12 years with a diagnosis of intractable epilepsy * more than four seizures per month * no metabolic diseases * no severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Exclusion Criteria: * Fat metabolism or other metabolic diseases * febrile or infectious periods * contraindications to the ketogenic diet * children suitable for surgery or parents refusing drug and diet intervention.
Where it's running
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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hospital， Sun Yat Sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: DongFang Li
- Email: Tangdx6@mail.sysu.edu.cn
- Phone: +8615509888556
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.