Could a High-Fat diet help heal injured brains in kids?
NCT ID NCT02174016
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbs) is safe and possible for children in the ICU with acute brain injuries like stroke or trauma. The diet aims to provide an alternative fuel for the brain when it can't use sugar well. Researchers measured ketone levels and side effects in 5 children over 2 weeks to see if a larger trial is feasible.
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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