Ketogenic and Nutritional Interventions for First Episode Bipolar Disorder

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Bipolar I Disorder Psychosis Schizoaffective Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 45
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
50 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mclean Hospital · Other
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About This Trial

This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial to assess the effects of the ketogenic diet in combination with treatment as usual on brain energy metabolism and psychiatric symptoms in individuals with first episode bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 45. * Ability to adhere to study diets. * Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5) diagnosis of bipolar I disorder or schizoaffective disorder with onset of illness in the last 7 years. * Must have a stable psychiatric disorder…
Contacts

Jacey Anderson, B.A.

617-855-3988

janderson75@mclean.harvard.edu

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Virginie-Anne Chouinard, MD

vchouinard@mclean.harvard.edu

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