Could a ketogenic diet help fight brain tumors?
NCT ID NCT01535911
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether an energy-restricted ketogenic diet (ERKD) can help control glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Sixteen adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma will follow the diet while receiving standard radiation and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the diet can shrink tumors or stop them from growing, and to learn about any side effects.
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Locations
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Michigan State University/Sparrow Hospital
East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
energy-restricted ketogenic diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a dietary approach to help control glioblastoma growth alongside standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 16 people, so results may not apply widely. The diet is strict and may be hard to follow, and it's unclear if it will actually shrink tumors or improve survival.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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