CompletedPhase 4ACTRN12609000753257

Nutrition, learning and behaviour: An investigation of psychometric assessments and feasibility of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in indigenous childrem from remote Northern Territory schools

Pilot study investigating psychometric assessments and feasibility of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in indigenous children from 2-3 remote Northern Territory schools


Sponsor

University of South Australia

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Jul 22, 2009

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this pilot study is to investigate test-retest reliability of psychometric assessments and feasibility plus community acceptance of teacher-administered omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in a remote community school. Baseline psychometric assessments will be conducted in July, second baseline assessments 9 weeks later and then 9 weeks of supplementation followed by final assessments.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 4 YearssMax Age: 12 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study looks at whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements can improve learning and behaviour in Indigenous children aged 4 to 12 from remote Northern Territory schools. Participation requires parental consent.

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Interventions

Psychometric assessments conducted at baseline 1 (beginning of school term) and then after 9 weeks (baseline 2 - end of school term) followed by an open label pilot study providing 750mg omega-3 fatty

Psychometric assessments conducted at baseline 1 (beginning of school term) and then after 9 weeks (baseline 2 - end of school term) followed by an open label pilot study providing 750mg omega-3 fatty acids per day (5 days per week) in fish oil capsules for 9 weeks during the following school term.


Locations(1)

NT, Australia

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