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Study NCT ID:
NCT00238758
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2006-09-13
First Post:
2005-10-11
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
A Study of Omega-3 as a Treatment for Major Depression
Sponsor:
The University of New South Wales
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids as a Monotherapy for Major Depression
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2006-09
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are effective as a monotherapy for depression.
Detailed Description:
The study will be a 6 week, parallel-group, double-blind randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of Omega-3 as a monotherapy for depression. People aged 21-65 who have major depression but are not currently on an antidepressant or planning to take an antidepressant in the next 14 weeks will be recruited. Participants will be randomly allocated to receive Omega-3 (fish oil) or placebo (paraffin oil) for 6 weeks. Participants will be followed up weekly and will be asked to rate their mood daily for the 6 week study period. Blood samples will be taken pre and post treatment to measure change in omega-3 levels. At the end of 6 weeks all participants will receive a further 8 weeks supply of omega-3.
Study Oversight
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Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
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Is a PPSD?:
Is a US Export?:
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