Food as medicine: keto diet tested for bipolar disorder in rural south

NCT ID NCT07570875

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

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet can reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder when added to standard treatments. The study will enroll 100 adults in rural Alabama and measure changes in mania severity. The goal is to see if a dietary approach can improve access to effective care in underserved areas.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Baptist Medical Center South

    Montgomery, Alabama, 36116-2496, United States

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