Trial | NCT02016079  Report issue

Title

Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Child Behavior Problems
Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 on Child Behavior Problems

  • Phase

    Phase 2/Phase 3

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Study Participants

    200
The primary purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation on behavior problems in children.
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.
Study Started
Mar 31
2010
Primary Completion
Dec 31
2011
Study Completion
Dec 31
2011
Last Update
Dec 19
2013
Estimate

Dietary Supplement omega-3

200 ml fruit drink containing omega-3

  • Other names: Smartfish

Omega-3 Experimental

a fruit drink containing omega-3

Fruit drink Placebo Comparator

the same fruit drink given in the experimental arm, but not containing omega-3

Criteria 

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
No Results Posted