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Spinal Cord Injury

Impact of Ketogenic Diet on Neurologic Recovery, Metabolic Function, and Inflammation in Acute Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Monday, October 27, 2025

9:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Station 10

Presenting Author(s)

Sana Chahande, MS (she/her/hers)

Clinical Research Assistant
The Ohio State University

Non-presenting Author(s)

Jia Li, PhD

Research Scientist
The Ohio State University
Ceren Yarar-Fisher

PM&R Vice Chair of Research; Belford Center Director of Clinical Research
The Ohio State University

Non-presenting author(s)

Kristen Heitman, PhD, RDN, LD

Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University

Learning Objectives:

describe the methodology and dietary protocols used to compare ketogenic and standard diets in acute SCI patients.
highlight trends in neurologic recovery and metabolic changes observed with ketogenic diet intervention.
discuss the clinical implications and limitations of implementing a ketogenic diet during acute spinal cord injury recovery.