Could a High-Fat diet tame bipolar mood swings in teens?
NCT ID NCT06920940
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 16-week ketogenic diet (low carbs, high fat, medium protein) can help teens aged 12–21 with bipolar disorder. Eighty participants will receive the diet plus standard medication, with coaching from dietitians and monthly checkups. Researchers will track mood, metabolism, and how well teens stick with the diet.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ketogenic diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to help manage bipolar symptoms in teens alongside standard medication.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small pilot study (80 teens) testing feasibility, not a proven treatment. The strict diet may be hard to follow, and results may not apply to all teens with bipolar disorder.
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UCLA Semel Institute Max Gray Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program (CHAMP)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
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University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
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