NCT02016079

Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation on Child Behavior Problems

Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 on Child Behavior Problems

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2 / Phase 3
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 200 (actual)
• Sponsor: Joint Child Health Project, Mauritius · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 8 Years – 16 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The primary purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation on behavior problems in children.

Detailed description

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.

Conditions

• Antisocial
• Aggressive
• Externalizing Behavior Problems
• Internalizing Behavior Problems

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	omega-3	200 ml fruit drink containing omega-3

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-03-01
• Primary completion: 2011-12-01
• Completion: 2011-12-01
• First posted: 2013-12-19
• Last updated: 2013-12-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Mauritius