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Examining Neurobiological Mechanisms Underlying the Therapeutic Effect of the Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Disorder (BD)
University of Pittsburgh
NCT IDNCT06081426ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
107
Study length
about 3.1 years
Ages
18–40
Locations
1 site in PA
About this study
This trial is testing if a ketogenic diet affects brain activity and metabolism in adults with bipolar disorder. The goal is to see how changes in ketone levels might reduce mania or hypomania.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Ketogenic Diet
- 2.No diet
- 3.Non-ketogenic Diet
Primary goalManic symptoms at Scan 1
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low11%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Primary: Manic symptoms at Scan 1, Manic symptoms at Scan 2, Manic symptoms at Scan 3
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health