Status:

UNKNOWN

Validation of an Italian Questionnaire of Adherence to the Ketogenic Diet

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pavia

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Sao Paulo

Conditions:

Epilepsy

Eligibility:

All Genders

Up to 60 years

Brief Summary

The ketogenic diet (KD) represents an effective and safe non-drug treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in pediatric and adult age based on normocaloric, hyperlipidic (80-90% of the daily energy), nor...

Detailed Description

The ketogenic diet (KD) represents an effective and safe non-drug treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy in pediatric and adult age and is the gold standard therapy for type I glucose transporter defic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \<60 years
  • Gender: both sexes
  • Route of administration of the diet: totally or partially oral
  • Diagnosis: drug-resistant epilepsy or GLUT1 deficiency
  • Duration of treatment with the ketogenic diet: at least 3 months
  • Informed consent of the patient and / or an authorized caregiver / legal representative•

Exclusion

  • Age \> 60 years
  • Route of administration of the exclusively enteral or parenteral diet
  • Duration of treatment with KD less than 3 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 16 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

105 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05377762

Start Date

March 16 2022

End Date

September 1 2022

Last Update

June 22 2022

Active Locations (2)

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University of Pavia

Pavia, Italy, 27100

2

Center for Childhood and Adolescent Epileptology of the Mondino Foundation

Pavia, Italy