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A ketogenic approach for adolescents living with bipolarity

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Researchers assess whether young people aged 12–21 with bipolarity in a depressive or mixed phase can follow and tolerate a 16-week ketogenic diet alongside usual medication. They also track mood, inflammation and metabolic changes; the study has no control group.

Interventional studyAges 12–21United States
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What is this study about?

Researchers assess whether young people aged 12–21 with bipolarity in a depressive or mixed phase can follow and tolerate a 16-week ketogenic diet alongside usual medication. They also track mood, inflammation and metabolic changes; the study has no control group.

Who could participate?

Listed age limits: 12 years to 21 years.

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Los Angeles and 3 more locationsSee all locations and recruitment

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Study start dateStarted: March 19, 2025
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
80
Sponsor
University of California, Los Angeles
Sponsor type
University
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
OTHER
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 12 Years to 21 Years
Official registry ID
NCT06920940
Official title
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Child Bipolar Network Ketogenic Diet Approach to Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents

Recruitment & locations

Currently recruiting

Los Angeles · Aurora · Cincinnati

1 more locations
  • Pittsburgh

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What is this study about?

Researchers assess whether young people aged 12–21 with bipolarity in a depressive or mixed phase can follow and tolerate a 16-week ketogenic diet alongside usual medication. They also track mood, inflammation and metabolic changes; the study has no control group.

Who is behind this study?

The study sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, a university.

Who can participate?

Listed age limits: 12 years to 21 years.

Is this study still recruiting?

The registry lists this study as recruiting.

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