Experience of participants with chronic pain in a pilot randomized clinical trial using a ketogenic diet.

To report the experience of chronic pain participants after a well-formulated ketogenic diet (WFKD) or whole-food diet (WFD). The quantitative outcomes for this trial have been published separately (clinical trial registration number ACTRN12620000946910). The experience of 24 participants was evaluated after 12 and 24 weeks of dietary intervention using survey responses and open questions.

Participants with chronic pain do not perceive diet as a contributing factor to their pain: a survey-based study.

To explore the reported diet of Australians with chronic pain and their perceived role of food within their pain experience. A cross-sectional study of 50 participants reporting chronic pain was undertaken using pain and nutritional questionnaires as well as anthropometric measures. Participants rated their diet between 'good' and 'excellent' (76%) and one that promoted well-being (62%), however 74% were overweight or obese (average BMI 30) with multiple co-morbidities.