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