Status:

COMPLETED

N-3 Fatty Acid Requirements for Human Development

Lead Sponsor:

University of British Columbia

Collaborating Sponsors:

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Conditions:

Pregnancy

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-40 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

Polyunsaturated fatty acids known as n-3 fatty acids are essential dietary nutrients for humans, and are known to be important to reducing the risk of certain diseases, particularly those related to n...

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, blinded prospective study with 2 groups: placebo and group supplemented with DHA. Women are randomized at 16 weeks gestation without knowledge of their dietary fatty acid intake....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 12-16 weeks gestation
  • Low risk pregnancy
  • Expected to deliver single full term
  • No maternal metabolic or infectious disease
  • No known fetal complications.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    May 1 2004

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 1 2016

    Estimated Enrollment :

    270 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00620672

    Start Date

    May 1 2004

    End Date

    May 1 2016

    Last Update

    June 1 2016

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    Children's & Women's Health Centre of British Columbia

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V4