Overview

Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid on Neurobehavioral Status of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial

Status:
Recruiting

Trial end date:
2024-01-01

Target enrollment:
0

Participant gender:
All

Summary

This study is conducted to assess whether Omega-3 fatty acid improves neurobehavioral staus of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and whether there is any correlation of this improvement with reference range of Omega-3 fatty acid.

Phase:

Phase 2

Accepts Healthy Volunteers?

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Fulfills diagnosis of ASD by meeting DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Written parental consent
for participation. Age of children: 2-18 years. Sex: all.

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Exclusion Criteria:

Those taking Omega-3 fatty acid or fish oil at present. Known allergy to fish or fish oil.
Diagnosed with a psychotic disorder (e.g. Schizophrenia) or mood disorder, including
depression or bipolar disorder.