πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-06-22

Ketogenic Approach to Restore Muscle in Older Patients With Community-Acquired Pneumonia - KARMA-P Trial (NCT07308483)

🟑 Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of the study is to see if a ketogenic diet compared to a standard diet is better to maintain muscle function and health in hospital admitted pneumonia patients.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham β€” Birmingham, Alabama

Age range: 55 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Ketogenic feeding (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Standard feeding (BEHAVIORAL)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham β€” Birmingham, Alabama

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (205) 996-3006

Email: rmankowski@uabmc.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Pneumonia clinical trials

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—