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Carbohydrate Beta Cell Function and Glucose Control in Children With Diabetes

Boston Children's Hospital
NCT IDNCT05899166ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

52

Study length

about 4.9 years

Ages

5–12

Locations

1 site in MA

About this study

Researchers are testing whether a ketogenic diet affects how well children with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar. The trial will compare the effects of a ketogenic diet to a standard diet, looking at factors like insulin response and overall health. Participants will receive support for following either diet and will have regular check-ins.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Ketogenic diet, food delivery and education
  • 2.Standard diet, food delivery and education

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Secondary: BMI, HDL to Triglyceride Ratio, Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDSQL) Diabetes Module - child, Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDSQL) Diabetes Module - parent, Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDSQL) General Module - child, Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDSQL) General Module - parent, Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID-PR) - parent

Body systems

Endocrinology