Keto diet for epilepsy: heart risks under the microscope

NCT ID NCT02694094

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how ketogenic diets impact heart health in adults with epilepsy. Researchers will measure cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and artery thickness over 12 months. Participants are adults 18 or older who are already on a keto diet or starting the modified Atkins diet. The goal is to understand both short- and long-term effects on the heart and blood vessels.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1 cerebrovascular disorder coronary artery disorder Coronary Disease epilepsy heart disorder Hypercholesterolemia hyperlipidemia visual epilepsy

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States