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UnknownNCT00408304

Prevention of Depression With Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Chronic Carriers of Hepatitis C Treated With Interferon Alpha.

Status
Unknown
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
60 (planned)
Sponsor
Bnai Zion Medical Center · Other Government
Sex
All
Age
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of the study is to check whether development of depression as a side effect of interferon alpha treatment in chronic carriers of hepatitis C can be prevented by omega-3 fatty acids.

Detailed description

Omega-3 fatty acids are known as an alternative treatment for different conditions, including mental conditions, such as depression. We assume that combining omega-3 with the treatment by interferon alpha may prevent the development of depression, which is quite a common side effect of the interferon alpha.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGomega-3 fatty acid

Timeline

Start date
2006-12-01
Completion
2007-12-01
First posted
2006-12-06
Last updated
2006-12-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Israel

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00408304. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.