Can a High-Fat diet help fight brain cancer? new study explores

NCT ID NCT03451799

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether a 4-month ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carb) is safe and doable for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Twenty-one adults followed personalized meal plans while receiving standard radiation and chemotherapy. Researchers tracked side effects, weight changes, and how well patients could stay in ketosis.

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Locations

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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