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NCT Number: NCT01055119

Effect of Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Behavior and Cognition in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The study investigates whether eicosapentaenoic/docosahexaenoic acid supplementation affects behavior and cognition in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Key information

Conditions

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

6 year–12 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Klinik fuer Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie III, Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • ADHD diagnosis
  • Age 9-12y
  • Native German speaker

Exclusion criteria

  • Allergy against fish and fish products
  • IQ below 85
  • Objections against pork gelatine

Treatment and study plan

Omega-3 fatty acids

Dietary Supplement

duration: 4 month

Primary outcomes

  1. Behavior, Cognition

    Time frame: Before intervention and 16 weeks after start of intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Ulm

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Supplementation With Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Behavior and Cognition in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Acronym: EFA

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jan 25, 2010
Registry last updated
May 3, 2013

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