Can a special diet tame seizures in kids when drugs fail?

NCT ID NCT07275125

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study will test whether a modified Atkins diet can help control seizures and improve quality of life in 40 children aged 1-18 with drug-resistant epilepsy. The diet is a special high-fat, low-carb plan. Researchers will track seizure frequency, thinking skills, growth, and hospital visits over time.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sohag faculty of medicine

    Sohag, Egypt

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