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NCT02694094 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Epilepsy
A clinical trial of Epilepsy and Cardiovascular Disease, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Active
- Registry status
- 105
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02694094: Active study of Epilepsy and Cardiovascular Disease, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT02694094 is a study of Epilepsy and Cardiovascular Disease that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 105 participants, below the 952-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02694094, a study of Epilepsy and Cardiovascular Disease, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 105 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This research is being done to evaluate the short term and long term effects of ketogenic diets on measures of cardiovascular health. Such measures include cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and thickening of the blood vessel wall over time. Adults aged 18 or older who are already on a ketogenic diet for at least 12 months or who are interested in beginning on the modified Atkins diet may join.
Primary Outcome
Carotid artery ultrasound will be used to measure the change in average intima-media thickness over time with comparisons between baseline and 12 months of diet therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Modified Atkins or Ketogenic Diet
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 105 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-03 |
What the registry record for NCT02694094 still lists
NCT02694094 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 105 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 952-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower).
The record links to 8 conditions, with Epilepsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Modified Atkins or Ketogenic Diet is the first listed.
NCT02694094 reports a single indexed study location in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02694094 about?
NCT02694094 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Epilepsy". This research is being done to evaluate the short term and long term effects of ketogenic diets on measures of cardiovascular health. Such measures include cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, and thickening of the blood vessel wall over time. Adults aged 18 or older who are already on a keto...
What is the current status of trial NCT02694094?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 105 participants. The study started on 2016-03. Estimated completion is 2027-03.
What conditions does trial NCT02694094 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Epilepsy, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Disease, Heart Disease.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02694094?
The interventions under investigation include: Modified Atkins or Ketogenic Diet (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02694094?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02694094 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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