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Ketogenic Diet to Improve Neuro-recovery

Eligible age

19–60 yrs

Accepts

All genders

Locations

1 state

Healthy volunteers

No

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About this study

The purpose of this project is to determine if 5 weeks of ketogenic (KD, high-fat) diet vs. standard diet (SD) significantly improves motor and sensory function, glycemic function, and functional independence in patients with spinal cord injury.

Sponsor: Ohio State University

You may qualify if…

  • ✓ Clinically motor complete and incomplete spinal cord injury, age 19-60
  • ✓ ASIA A, B, C or D (ASIA: Neurological Impairment Scale)

You may not qualify if…

  • ✕ Pregnant women.
  • ✕ Neurological (other than SCI), vascular and/or cardiac problems that may limit function and interfere with testing procedures
  • ✕ Patients with evidence of renal insufficiency and liver disease by history, physical examination, and laboratory tests
  • ✕ Patients with underlying pulmonary diseases

Where it's recruiting

Ohio

Columbus

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT03509571 · last updated 2025-07-29

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