Study details
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Effects of Ketosis on Brain Function in Patients With T1DM
Boston Children's Hospital
NCT IDNCT04219709ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
24
Study length
about 6.6 years
Ages
18–40
Locations
1 site in MA
About this study
This trial is testing whether a very low carbohydrate diet, which causes ketosis, affects brain function in people with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to understand how ketones protect the brain during periods of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Standard carbohydrate diet
- 2.Very low carbohydrate diet
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Secondary: Blood glucose level at which participant reports symptoms of hypoglycemia., Hypoglycemia symptoms
Body systems
Endocrinology