Could a High-Fat diet replace drugs for kids with absence seizures?
NCT ID NCT04274179
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a modified Atkins diet (a type of ketogenic diet) can control seizures in children aged 3-12 with newly diagnosed childhood absence epilepsy, without using standard anti-seizure medications. About 40 children will follow the diet for 3 months, and their seizure control will be compared to a group whose parents chose medication instead. The goal is to see if diet is a feasible and effective first-line treatment option.
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