Omega-3 fatty acids for ADHD symptoms and learning difficulties in childre
Completed
- Conditions
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning difficulties in 7-12 year old childrenNeurological - Other neurological disorders
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12607000332426
- Lead Sponsor
- utritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
Children, ADHD diagnosis, parent-reported learning difficulties, willing to fufil requirements of the study.
Exclusion Criteria
Cannot be on stimulant medication, cannot have taken omega-3 supplements for up to 3 months, must not have haemophilia.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Conners Parent Rating Scales[Measured at 0, 4, 8 and 12 months.];Cognitive assessments of attention, impulsivity and literacy[Measured at 0, 4, 8 and 12 months.];Erythrocyte omega-3 fatty acid levels[Measured at 0, 4, 8 and 12 months.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Phospholipase enzyme (PLA2) activity[Measured at baseline.];Eicosanoid levels[Measured at baseline.]