Pilot Study of the Modified Atkins Diet for Tourette Syndrome
Phase 1
12 Years
65 Years
12 Years
65 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Tourette Syndrome
Both
Tourette Syndrome
Trial Information
Pilot Study of the Modified Atkins Diet for Tourette Syndrome
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 12-65 years
- Tourette syndrome (vocal and motor tics for over a year)
- > 20 score on the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale
- Ability to follow instructions and comply with the dietary changes
Exclusion Criteria:
- Secondary tics
- Underweight (BMI < 5%)
- Prior use of the Atkins diet for over 2 days
- High cholesterol or triglycerides
- Major depression or anxiety disorder
- Pregnancy
- Substance abuse
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
Tic frequency
Outcome Description:
Number of tics per day, intensity, severity, will be compared to baseline (pre-diet)
Outcome Time Frame:
2 months
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
AtkinsTourette
NCT ID:
NCT00952601
Start Date:
September 2008
Completion Date:
July 2010
Related Keywords:
- Tourette Syndrome
- Tourette
- Atkins
- Ketosis
- Tic
- Tourette Syndrome
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, Maryland 21287 |
