Fatty Acids and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms

Completed

• Conditions: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Child Behavior Problem; Fatty Acid Deficiency

• Registration Number: NCT03283579
• Lead Sponsor: Barcelona Institute for Global Health

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the longitudinal association between n-6:n-3 LCPUFAs ratio in cord blood and child ADHD symptoms at 4 and 7 years old. This study was based on the INMA project, a population-based birth cohort in Spain. Higher cord blood n-6:n-3 ratio was associated with higher subclinical ADHD symptoms during early and mid-childhood.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-11
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2015-12
• Status Verified: 2017-09
• Study First Submitted: 2017-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-09-13
• Study First Posted: 2017-09-14
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-17
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 2644

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ADHD 7 years old	2012-2016
Fatty acid ratio in cord blood	2004-2008
ADHD 4 years old	2008-2012