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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Drug Resistant Epilepsy

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sohag faculty of medicine

    Sohag, Egypt

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