Could a High-Fat diet help kids with rare energy disorder?

NCT ID NCT02385565

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a high-fat diet changes how children with mitochondrial disease burn energy. 36 children aged 5 to 21 were randomly assigned to eat either a normal or high-fat diet for a month, then switched. Researchers measured their resting energy use and body composition over 3 months to see if the diet helps manage the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inborn mitochondrial metabolism disorder Kearns-Sayre syndrome mitochondrial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre d'Investigation Clinique

    Lille, 59037, France

  • Centre d'Investigation Clinique

    Paris, 75000, France