Internet-based, randomized, controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids for hyperactivity in autism.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Preliminary evidence suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may reduce hyperactivity in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We sought to examine the feasibility of a novel, Internet-based clinical trial design to evaluate the efficacy of this supplement.

Method

E-mail invitations were sent to parents of children aged 5 to 8 years enrolled in the Interactive Autism Network. All study procedures, including screening, informed consent, and collection of outcome measures took place over the Internet. The primary outcome measures were parent- and teacher-rated changes in hyperactivity on the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC-H).

Results

During the 6-week recruitment period, 57 children from 28 states satisfied all eligibility criteria and were randomly assign

SUBMITTER: Bent S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4076340 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature