refractory epilepsy
Conditions
Interventions
Control group:The control group received routine constipation care at the hospital.
Intervention group:Prevention and management of constipation in children on a ketogenic diet based on the best evidence
Sponsors
Shenzhen Children’s Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Diagnosing epilepsy, based on the 2023 edition of the Chinese Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines; 2.Ages 2-18 years old; 3.First time trying the keto diet; 4.Parents have no difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and voluntarily sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Manage the feeding and drinking; 2.Individuals with severe primary diseases or malignant tumors involving the heart, liver, kidneys, hematopoietic system, endocrine system, and circulatory system; 3.Children on a ketogenic diet for up to 7 days; 4.Surgical treatment for structural epilepsy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of ketogenic diet-related constipation in children with epilepsy; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of constipation related to ketogenic diet in children with epilepsy; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWang Fangping
Shenzhen Children’s Hospital
Outcome results
None listed