Table 1. . A PICO table illustrating the systematic review question and criterion.
Review question | Is there a role for KDs in the therapeutic management of adult and paediatric gliomas? | |
Population | Adults and children with glioma tumors following a KD | |
Intervention | Any form of KD, with KD defined as a diet that is designed to produce ketones | |
Outcomes | Objective or self-reported measures are acceptable for the following outcomes: Primary outcomes: • Overall survival • Progression-free survival |
Secondary outcomes: • Adverse events • Retention rates • Quality of life • Acceptability • Tolerability • Compliance • Duration of KD • Time of dietary commencement (in relation to treatment pathway) • Ketone levels • Glucose levels |
Setting | Primary, secondary or tertiary healthcare. Inpatient, outpatient or community settings | |
Study design | All |
KD: Ketogenic diet.