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Ketogenic Diet for Anorexia Nervosa

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of California, San Diego
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up difference in pre/post therapeutic ketogenic diet pet/ct scans
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial will study individuals who have recovered from anorexia nervosa and compare them to healthy controls. Participants will undergo brain imaging scans before and after a 14-week ketogenic diet treatment. The study

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who have recovered from anorexia nervosa (wrAN) and healthy controls. Participants with wrAN will be compared to the healthy group, then follow a ketogenic diet for 14 weeks. They must be willing to undergo brain scans before and after the diet, and participate in a six-month follow-up.
What is being tested?
The study tests how a therapeutic ketogenic diet (TKD) affects brain glucose uptake in those recovered from anorexia nervosa using PET scans. It's designed to see if changes after the diet are maintained or reversed over six months without intervention.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects of TKD may include flu-like symptoms known as 'keto flu', digestive issues such as constipation or diarrhea, nutrient deficiencies, and possible exacerbation of eating disorder symptoms due to dietary restrictions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~difference in pre/post therapeutic ketogenic diet pet/ct scans
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and difference in pre/post therapeutic ketogenic diet pet/ct scans for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
[18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Therapeutic Ketogenic DietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects will be placed on a therapeutic ketogenic diet (TKD) for a duration of 14 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, San DiegoLead Sponsor
1,180 Previous Clinical Trials
1,574,966 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Eating Disorders
1,568 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders
~60 spots leftby May 2029
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