Bibliometric analysis of ketogenic diet for pain based on dual databases: global trends and research hotspots from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus (2006-2025) - PubMed
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- Bibliometric analysis evaluates global research trends on the ketogenic diet (KD) for pain from 2006 to 2025.
- The study analyzed 328 publications from Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) and 786 from Scopus.
- Research output on KD for pain showed a sustained upward trend until 2021, followed by high-level fluctuations.
- The United States was the leading contributing country, with key hubs at the University of Basel and Sapienza University of Rome.
- Nutrients published the most articles, while Cephalalgia was the most frequently cited journal.
- Three major thematic domains identified: direct analgesic effects, neuroprotective mechanisms, and improvement of comorbid mood disorders.
- Current research hotspots include migraine management, chronic pain applications, and ketone body-mediated anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
- The study highlights the growing global interest in KD for pain management and provides guidance for future research.