Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation to ADHD Pharmacotherapy in ADHD Adults With Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation Traits
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to a) assess the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in the
treatment of Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation (DESR) among stimulant treated Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) adults, b) assess the side effect profile of omega-3
fatty acids in the treatment of DESR among stimulant treated ADHD adults, c) assess effects
of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on ADHD symptoms and associated features in stimulant
treated ADHD adults, and d) predict value of fatty acids present in red blood cell membranes.
This study will be a 12-week trial with adults 18-55 years of age with ADHD and symptoms of
DESR.