Examination of effects of the classic ketogenic diet on lipid profile and liver function in children with drug-resistant epilepsy
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Drug resistant epilepsy.Epilepsy and recurrent seizures
- Registration Number
- IRCT20240519061838N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
Inclusion Criteria
Age more than 2 years and less than 15 years
The patient's seizures have not been controlled using two first-line anticonvulsants for at least six months, and the patient has an average of one seizure per month.
Parents or caregivers should have proper training to start, continue the diet, measure urine ketones, and record information in the relevant form.
Informed consent of the patient's parents for the child's participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria
The child with liver diseases, progressive neurological disease, metabolic disorders with ammonia levels higher than normal, or other systemic diseases.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method