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Efficacy of ketogenic diet in pediatric's refractory epilepsy

Efficacy and complication of ketogenic diet and modified therapy in pediatric's refractory epilepsy ketogenic diet on childhood refractory epilepsy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20131012014988N5
Enrollment
35
Registered
2018-05-23
Start date
2017-04-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-06-18

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Conditions

types of refractory epilepsy. Epilepsy and recurrent seizures

Interventions

Intervention group: Patients undergoing hospitalization and kidney ultrasonography and EEG , initially, are treated with only fluid Equivalent two-thirds of the fluid required in the 24-hour period un

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age : 2 - 15 years lack of seizure control using 2 first line anti epileptic drugs on average 1 attack per month there is no chronic disease such as liver disease or diabetes there is no progressive neurologic disorder parental training informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: liver disease progressive neurologic disorders inborn error of metabolism with ammonia level is more than normal without informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The response rate to ketogenic diet based on the reduction of seizures. Timepoint: Based on regular monthly follow-up after the start of the ketogenic diet. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Erine keton body. Timepoint: daily. Method of measurement: urine test tape.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life score. Timepoint: Monthly. Method of measurement: questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mohammad Barzegar

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

phrc_mb@tbzmed.ac.ir+98 41 3526 2265

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026