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Omega-3 supplementation and recovery from anorexia nervosa: a pilot study

Recruiting
Conditions
depressive & anxiety problems
Anorexia nervosa
Registration Number
NL-OMON23442
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam UMC, location AMC, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria

•10- to 19-years old (inclusive);
•diagnosed with anorexia nervosa;
•currently receiving inpatient or day treatment at De Bascule.

Exclusion Criteria

•decision making incompetence;
•intellectual impairment as estimated or determined by a mental health professional (intelligence quotient of <80);
•chronic psychosis or schizophrenia;
•insufficient mastery of the Dutch language by the adolescent and/or parents;
•substance dependence requiring detoxification;
•inability to take pills;
•current use of omega-3 supplements;
•known allergy of omega-3 supplement ingredients.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To examine the feasibility of the study and the willingness of patients to participate, we will assess the inclusion percentage, treatment adherence, and dropout rate.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of side effects, eating disorder symptoms and parameters (height and weight), depressive symptoms and anxiety symptoms.
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