Clinical Research on Acute Intermittent Porphyria and the Use of Carbohydrate-Rich Diet as a Treatment

Plain-language summary

This study examines the use of a carbohydrate-rich diet as a treatment in patients with acute intermittent porphyria. It enrolls people aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria who do not have diabetes and are not pregnant. The study does not use a phase designation and is currently recruiting participants.

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Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Nordlandssykehuset HF

Intervention

Carbohydrates

Start date

1/27/2024

Estimated completion

12/31/2037

Countries

Norway, Sweden

Related genes

Locations

• Bodø, Norway
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Umeå, Sweden

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of AIP

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not having diagnosis of AIP
* Undergoing treatment as part of other clinical research on AIP
* Pregnancy
* Diabetes
* Below 18 years of age