Can a High-Fat diet help kids with Tough-to-Treat conditions?

NCT ID NCT06309251

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The diet is tailored to each child's needs, and the study simply observes what happens during normal care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ketogenic diet

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could show that a ketogenic diet helps children with certain brain or metabolic conditions grow well and feel better.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all children, and the diet can be hard to follow.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder brain cancer Drug Resistant Epilepsy hereditary disease metabolic disease migraine disorder nervous system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco (PO "V. Buzzi")

    RECRUITING

    Milan, MI, 20154, Italy

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  • Fondazione "Istituto Neurologico Nazionale C. Mondino"

    RECRUITING

    Pavia, PV, 27100, Italy

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  • Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù

    RECRUITING

    Roma, RM, 00165, Italy

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