Modified Ketogenic Diet and Ketamine for Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa Clinical Trial

Official title: Case Series: A Sequenced Treatment Using a Modified Ketogenic Diet and Ketamine for Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This Open-Label Pilot Study Aims to Determine Whether a Two-Part Sequenced Out Patient Procedure Utilizing a Modified Ketogenic Diet Followed by a Series of Titrated Ketamine Infusions Results in Improvement or Remission of Chronic Anorexia Nervosa in Adults with Symptoms of Anorexia for at Least 3 Years Despite Treatment Involving at Least 2 Different Modalities. The Hypothesis is That the Diet Addresses Core Metabolic Deficits in the "Anorexic Brain" and Primes the Response to Ketamine.

Clinical Trial Description

Participants Who Are Deemed Eligible Will Participate in an Open-Label Clinical Trial Using a Sequenced Treatment Previously Reported in One Case Study to Result in Complete and Sustained Remission of Anorexia Nervosa for Over One Year (and Continuing).

Part 1 Involves a Group 2-Day Immersive In-Person Educational Program to Begin a Modified Ketogenic Diet, Under the Supervision of a Nutritionist Who Has Decades of Experience in Designing Ketogenic Diets for Seizure Patients. This Group Experience is Followed by a 4 Week Period of At-Home Adoption of the Diet, With Close Phone and E-Mail Follow-up.

Part 2 Involves Administration of a Series of Titrated Intravenous Ketamine Infusions Scheduled Over 2 Weeks.

During Part 1, and Part 2, There Will Be a Range of Objective and Psychological Measures To Assess Safety and Response. The Participants Will be Followed For 12 Months. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anorexia
• Anorexia Nervosa

• NCT number: NCT04714541
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Homeostasis Therapeutics, LLC
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: April 12, 2021
• Completion date: July 26, 2022