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Ketogenic Diet for Type 1 Diabetes
Study Summary
This trial will study the effects of a ketogenic diet on hypoglycemia tolerance and brain function in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D).
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- I am not on medication that affects my metabolism or blood sugar, except for insulin or metformin.I am between 18 and 40 years old.You have a serious mental health condition.You have a history of problems with eating or are at risk for developing such problems, as determined by a specific scale.My physical development is at an advanced stage.I can have an MRI unless I'm on certain medications or have irregular periods.You are currently using a continuous glucose monitor.You smoke, use drugs for fun, or drink a lot of alcohol.I have anemia.I have had Type 1 Diabetes for at least one year.You are currently on a diet to lose weight or have other dietary restrictions.You use an insulin pump.Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 35.You exercise really hard for more than 2 hours on more than 3 days a week.I haven't had severe low blood sugar or ketoacidosis in the last 6 months.Your blood sugar levels need to be within a certain range, as measured by the HbA1c test.
- Group 1: Standard diet
- Group 2: Very low carbohydrate diet
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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How does one sign up for this clinical trial?
"Up to 24 patients who have ketosis and meet the age, BMI, and Tanner stage requirements may be admitted into this trial. Notably, all potential participants must have attended at least 1 diabetes care visit in the last year and use an insulin pump."
How many people are eligible to participate in this research?
"Yes, you are correct. The clinical trial is currently recruiting patients and the information is displayed on clinicaltrials.gov. This particular trial was posted on 1/3/2020 and was last updated on 11/2/2021. They are enrolling a total of 24 patients at 1 site."
Are researchers currently looking for participants in this clinical trial?
"The latest information from clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this study is still looking for patients. The posting went up on 1/3/2020 and the listing was updated as recently as 11/2/2021."
For patients that are over the age of 70, is it possible to enroll in this particular clinical trial?
"This study is only for individuals who are young adults between 18 to 30 years old."
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