NCT07365553Recruiting
Omega-3, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Youth With ASD
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 26 Jan 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This is a 12 week study to investigate the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Status (registry)
- Recruiting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 50 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 22 May 2024
- Start date
- 15 Jul 2022
- Primary completion date
- 30 Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
- Diseases
- Autism
- NCT number
- NCT07365553
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 50
- From 15 Jul 2022 to the primary completion date, 30 Jun 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Who cannot take part
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Prior treatment
- currently using omega-3 supplements or probiotics
Other illness
- comorbid other psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia or affective mood disorder (Bipolar and Major Depressive Disorder), or substance use disorder
- comorbid physical disorders, such as thyroid dysfunction, cerebral palsy, coagulation disorders
- allergy to omega-3.
Who the study is looking for
- diagnosis of DSM5 ASD made by child and adolescent psychiatrist
- age 6-17 years-old at the time of enrolment
- no pharmacotherapy or non-pharmacotherapy adjustment within the past 4 weeks,
- Signed informed consent.
Age in the registry: 6 years to 17 years · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Medical University Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Taichung | Taiwan | Recruiting |
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