CompletedEarly Phase 1

Ketogenic Diet for Traumatic Brain Injury

United States15 participantsStarted 2019-07-04

Plain-language summary

Traumatic Brain Injury is a major health concern in United States. There is a un-met need to develop new therapeutic options for faster neuron recovery without causing significant side effects. The role of ketones in neuronal recovery has been studied and has been found to be useful in decreasing size of contusion. The present study aims to study the safety and feasibility profile of ketogenic diet.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
. GCS\<= 8 with severe head injury
. Age more than 18years

Exclusion criteria

. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
. Unstable metabolic condition (persistent hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypoglycemia, hypocalcemia, acidosis)
. Cardiorespiratory or hemodynamic instability
. Coagulopathy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Intracranial Pressure

Timeframe: Baseline, till patient on KD (maximim 1 month)

Development of Ketosis in blood

Timeframe: Baseline, till patient on KD ( maximum 1month)

Excretion of Ketones in Urine

Timeframe: Baseline, till patient on KD (maximum 1 month)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03982602

SponsorUniversity of Missouri-Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-30

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