How a low carb/ketogenic diet affects Parkinson's disease symptoms: a 12-week study

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• Conditions: utritional interventions for Parkinson's Disease; Nervous System Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13221188
• Lead Sponsor: Colorado Parkinson Foundation

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 15 May 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-01-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

1. Between the ages of 30-85 years
2. Live in the United States
3. Can speak, read and understand English
4. Diagnosis of PD (H-Y Stages I-IV)
5. BMI>18.5 kg/m²
6. Ability to understand and follow an LCHF/KD diet
7. Obtained permission to participate from their Primary Care Provider (PCP) or neurologist
8. Signed the informed consent and the HIPAA Release of Medical Information form

Exclusion Criteria

1. Does not meet inclusion criteria
2. Persons with PD H-Y Stage V
3. Persons with unstable/uncontrolled type 2 diabetes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified