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Keep this study
Lead
Uskudar University
Age
4–7
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Age between 4 and 7 years.
Genetically confirmed ARX gene mutation.
Diagnosis of drug-resistant epilepsy.
For the experimental group, initiation of or planned initiation of classical ketogenic diet therapy as part of routine clinical care.
For the control group, continuation of standard neurological treatment and usual diet without ketogenic diet therapy.
Eligibility for the target age ranges of the assessment tools used in the study.
Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal caregiver.
You may not be if
Presence of an additional neurological or genetic disorder, other than ARX mutation and epilepsy, that could affect ketogenic diet implementation or assessment outcomes.
Presence of a severe orthopedic or systemic medical condition that could prevent completion of follow-up and assessments.
Severe communicative or cognitive limitations that could prevent valid and reliable administration of the assessment tools.
