Omega-3s, learning and behaviour in primary school childre

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: iteracy; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Quality of Life; Literacy; Attention; Behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000962831
• Lead Sponsor: atalie Parletta

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-09-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

All children attending participating primary schools

Exclusion Criteria

Taking fish oil supplements

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
iteracy: Word Reading and Spelling, measured on the WRAT (Wide Range Achievement Test)[Baseline and 20 weeks (i.e. 20 school weeks with 2-week holiday inbetween)];Conners Behaviour Rating Scales for teachers and parents, abbreviated[Baseline and 20 weeks (i.e. 20 school weeks with 2-week holiday inbetween)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Draw-A-Person - non-verbal assessment of cognitive development[Baseline and 20 weeks (i.e. 20 school weeks with 2-week holiday inbetween)];Conners' Continuous Performance Task II, computerised[Baseline and 20 weeks (i.e. 20 school weeks with 2-week holiday inbetween)];The Peds-QL TM, measuring Pediatric Quality of Life - administered to children, parents and teachers[Baseline and 20 weeks (i.e. 20 school weeks with 2-week holiday inbetween)]