Aggressive, Antisocial, Externalizing Behavior Problems, Internalizing Behavior Problems
Conditions
Keywords
randomized controlled trial, omega-3, nutrition, behavior problems, externalizing, internalizing, antisocial, aggressive
Brief 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.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTomega-3
200 ml fruit drink containing omega-3
Sponsors
Joint Child Health Project, Mauritius
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 16 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* child * age between 8 and 16 years * residing in the community
Exclusion criteria
* fish allergy * diagnosed mental disorder * mental retardation * on medication that may modify lipid metabolism * extensive use of nutritional supplements within the previous 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Child Behavior Checklist | 6 months | The outcome measure assessed internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in children |
| Reactive-Proactive Aggression Questionnaire | 6 months | A self-report measure of reactive and proactive forms of aggressive behavior |
| Antisocial Personality Screening Device | 6 months | A measure of antisocial personality, with a total score and three subscales: callous-unemotional, impulsivity, narcissism |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WISC | 6 months | estimate of IQ |
Countries
Mauritius
Outcome results
None listed