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Summary: Stanford University Bipolar Disorders Clinic: Ketogenic Diet in Bipolar Depression

Some patients with Bipolar Disorders experience depressive episodes despite their current treatment. The ketogenic diet is an epilepsy treatment which could be helpful to some patients with bipolar disorders. However, it is not known whether this form of treatment can relieve the symptoms of bipolar depression. In this study, after a 3-day initiation period in hospital, over the next 12 weeks the patient will be instructed on using the ketogenic diet. Patients will be monitored weekly while on this diet.

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Trial listings updated: June 1, 2008 at 5:43:56 AM