drugset / Trial / NCT00238758
A Study of Omega-3 as a Treatment for Major Depression
Phase 2
Unknown
128 enrolled
The University of New South Wales
Ocean Nutrition · collabSphere Healthcare · collabYour Health Inc. · collab
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are effective as a monotherapy for depression.
Timeline
- Start
- 2005-10
- Primary completion
- —
- Completion
- —
Publications
- Background Rees AM, Austin MP, Parker G. Role of omega-3 fatty acids as a treatment for depression in the perinatal period. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2005 Apr;39(4):274-80. doi: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2005.01565.x.
- Background Parker G, Gibson NA, Brotchie H, Heruc G, Rees AM, Hadzi-Pavlovic D. Omega-3 fatty acids and mood disorders. Am J Psychiatry. 2006 Jun;163(6):969-78. doi: 10.1176/ajp.2006.163.6.969.
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Omega-3 fatty acids | Unknown | — | — |