A research team from the University of Nottingham want to understand the experiences of people who have an autoimmune disease and have tried a ketogenic, carnivore or other very-low carb diet. This includes how people implement these diets, and if they report changes in their symptoms and general health.
The findings will help to improve the knowledge and understanding of how people carry out these diets in the real world (i.e. not in scientific studies). It will also add to the evidence of whether or not these diets are effective for autoimmune diseases.
Deadline: Monday 7th December 2026
When and where: In your own time / online
What’s involved:
- Complete a 10-minute survey
- You can skip any question you like, besides a few on the first page which determine the following questions you are asked
For more information, read the participant information sheet.
Who:
You can take part if you:
- Are 18 years old or above
- Are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or condition, such as lupus, by a medical doctor
- Are not diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
- Are currently on a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet OR have tried one in the past 2 years
- Have tried a ketogenic/very-low carbohydrate diet for at least a month
Payment & Expenses: Not provided
Feedback: For updates on the wider research project, including the publication of the results of this study, please see the research team’s project X (Twitter) account
Interested in taking part?
Contact: Email Joseph Whittaker at [email protected]
Resources: Watch a video explaining the wider research project
Organised by: Joseph Whittaker, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, with oversight from Professor Gordon Moran. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee have reviewed it and given it a favourable opinion.
Reference number: FMHS 161-0426.