Evaluating the Impact of Ketogenic Therapy on Symptom Severity and Metabolic Side Effect Profile Among Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder in A Rural Southern Catchment Area (NCT07570875)
Evaluating the Impact of Ketogenic Therapy on Symptom Severity and Metabolic Side Effect Profile Among Individuals Living With Bipolar Disorder in A Rural Southern Catchment Area - A Four-Arm Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
It is the purpose of this pilot study to evaluate a high-fat/low-carbohydrate "ketogenic" diet-based intervention as an adjunctive strategy for impacting symptoms of bipolar disorder. The study is designed to evaluate this impact in the rural southern catchment area around Montgomery, Alabama. While existing access and cost barriers can prevent effective treatment of bipolar disorder in the rural south, using food as medicine represents a possible alternative/adjunctive to traditional high-cost/low-access medications. Specifically, this study will evaluate the impact of combining a ketogenic diet with existing treatment options, under the conditions of the rural catchment area, to determine the impact and efficacy of this intervention at patient and systems levels. If effective, the interventions examined in this pilot study may increase the efficacy, availability and access to care experienced by individuals living with bipolarity in the rural Deep South.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Baptist Medical Center South — Montgomery, Alabama
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Baptist Medical Center South — Montgomery, Alabama
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (334) 747-7550
Email: wrutland@uab.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.