Could a High-Fat diet help kids heal from brain injury?
NCT ID NCT04933448
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This small study looked at whether a special high-fat, low-carb diet (ketogenic diet) is safe and possible for children who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Seven children took part. The main goal was to see if they could stay on the diet for 14 days without major side effects. Researchers also collected information on recovery to help plan a larger future study.
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Locations
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Children's Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States
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Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States
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