Status:

UNKNOWN

Efficacy of Omega-3/Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Pre-school Children at Risk for ADHD

Lead Sponsor:

University of Cologne

Conditions:

Children With ADHD Symptoms >90th Percentile (FBB-ADHS-V); no Beginning or Completion of Psychotherapeutically or Psychopharmalogical Treatment During the Study

Eligibility:

All Genders

3-6 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The efficacy of PUFAs (as nutritional supplement) in/for pre-school children with ADHS symptoms will be evaluated in a randomised controlled doubleblind trail with children aged 3-6 years.

Detailed Description

The study aims at the reduction of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity in pre-school children aged 3-6 years, visiting a preschool, and the prevention of clinical ADHD symptoms. The 3-6 years o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: 3 - 6 years
  • Visit of a preschool (Kindergarten)
  • Parents have a command of the German language
  • Screening score \>90th percentile in a combined parent and teacher screening questionnaire

Exclusion

  • Hypersensitivity or inability to components of the study product (fish oil, primrose oil, natural strawberry flavouring, bovine gelatine)
  • Consumption of omega fatty acids preparation
  • Consumption of fish oil-capsules

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01795040

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

May 1 2017

Last Update

March 16 2017

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Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University Cologne

Cologne, Germany