Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Child Behavior Problems
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- AggressiveAntisocialExternalizing Behavior ProblemsInternalizing Behavior Problems
- Interventions
- Dietary Supplement: omega-3
- Registration Number
- NCT02016079
- Lead Sponsor
- Joint Child Health Project, Mauritius
- Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation on behavior problems in children.
- Detailed Description
This study consists of a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial of omega-3 on behavior problems in children. All behavior problem outcomes were assessed, although the primary focus was on antisocial and aggressive behavior.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
- child
- age between 8 and 16 years
- residing in the community
Exclusion Criteria
- fish allergy
- diagnosed mental disorder
- mental retardation
- on medication that may modify lipid metabolism
- extensive use of nutritional supplements within the previous 3 months
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Omega-3 omega-3 a fruit drink containing omega-3
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Antisocial Personality Screening Device 6 months A measure of antisocial personality, with a total score and three subscales: callous-unemotional, impulsivity, narcissism
Child Behavior Checklist 6 months The outcome measure assessed internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in children
Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire 6 months A self-report measure of reactive and proactive forms of aggressive behavior
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method WISC 6 months estimate of IQ
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Joint Child Health Project
🇲🇺Quatre Bornes, Mauritius