Could a special diet tame seizures in kids when drugs fail?
NCT ID NCT07275125
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether a modified Atkins diet can help children aged 1-18 with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers will track seizure control, quality of life, thinking skills, and growth in 40 children who follow the diet for at least 6 months. The goal is to see if this dietary approach offers a safe, non-drug way to reduce seizures and improve daily life.
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Sohag faculty of medicine
Sohag, Egypt
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