A Study of Omega-3 as a Treatment for Major Depression

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are effective as a monotherapy for depression.

Clinical Trial 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 Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00238758
Study type	Interventional
Source	The University of New South Wales
Contact	Catherine Owen, Bsc (hons)
Phone	+ 61 2 9382 4521
Email	omega3study@unsw.edu.au
Status	Recruiting
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	October 2005

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