Could a High-Fat diet help kids heal from brain injury?

NCT ID NCT04933448

First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This small pilot study looked at whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet is safe and doable for children who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Seven children took part, and the goal was to see if they could stay on the diet for 14 days without serious side effects. The results will help plan a larger study to see if the diet can improve recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404, United States

  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

    Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101, United States

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