A randomised controlled trial of fish oil for treatment of aggressive behaviour in young people

Recruiting

• Conditions: Overt aggression associated with disruptive behaviour disorders; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12608000477325
• Lead Sponsor: Mater Child & Youth Mental Health Service

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2008-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Presence of overt aggressive behaviours
2. Diagnosis of one of the disruptive behaviour disorders (Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder)
3. Under 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

1. Over 17 years of age
2. Diagnosis of any of the following: autism or other developmental disorder; mental retardation; schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder or substance use disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Overt aggressive behaviour (Children's Aggression Scale)[At baseline and at 6 and 12 weeks after commencement of intervention];Overt aggressive behaviour (Modified Overt Aggression Scale)[At baseline and weekly for 12 weeks after commencement of intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Family functioning (Family Assessment Device)[At baseline and at 6 and 12 weeks after commencement of intervention]