Could a High-Fat diet help teens with bipolar depression?
NCT ID NCT06920940
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a 16-week ketogenic diet (low carbs, high fats, medium protein) is safe and helpful for teens and young adults (ages 12–21) with bipolar disorder who are experiencing depression or mixed episodes. Participants will continue their usual medications while being coached by a dietitian and monitored by a psychiatrist. The goal is to see if the diet improves mood, thinking, and metabolic health.
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UCLA Semel Institute Max Gray Child and Adolescent Mood Disorders Program (CHAMP)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90024, United States
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University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
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