Ketogenic Diet for Prevention of Epileptic Spasms in Infantile Onset Genetic Epilepsies

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies Epileptic Spasms Genetic Epilepsy Neonatal and Infant Epilepsy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
0 Days – 9 Months
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
Heather Olson · Other
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About This Trial
Epileptic spasms (ES) are a predominantly infantile seizure type observed frequently in certain genetic disorders. Ketogenic diet (high ratio of fat to carbohydrate/protein) is an established non-medication treatment for difficult to control seizures, including ES. Because ES are associated with worse developmental and cognitive outcomes if not detected or treated quickly and effectively, this tri…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Plan for initiation of ketogenic diet by clinical team for treatment of epilepsy * The clinical team initiating the ketogenic diet agrees that the use of the KetoVie formula is appropriate for the subject, as all study subjects need to receive the same formula * Male or female…
Contacts

Heather E Olson, MD, MS

617-355-7970

Heather.Olson@childrens.harvard.edu

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