Blood swap trial offers new hope for rare brain disorder

This study is testing whether exchanging a person's red blood cells with healthy donor cells can help control seizures and improve brain function in people with GLUT1 deficiency syndrome. The trial will involve about 12 participants aged 16-80 who have this rare genetic disorder and are not on the standard ketogenic diet. Researchers will measure changes in brain activity, seizure frequency, and language skills to see if this procedure helps get more glucose to the brain.