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

NCT ID NCT07570875

First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder and improve metabolic side effects when added to standard treatment. The study will enroll 100 adults with bipolar disorder in rural Alabama. Participants will follow the diet while researchers track changes in manic symptoms using a standard rating scale.

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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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