Omega-3 and -6 fatty acid supplementation and sensory processing in toddlers with ASD symptomology born preterm: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advances in the health and long-term survival of infants born preterm, they continue to face developmental challenges including higher risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and atypical sensory processing patterns.

Aims

This secondary analysis aimed to describe sensory profiles and explore effects of combined dietary docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) supplementation on parent-reported sensory processing in toddlers born preterm who were exhibiting ASD symptoms.

Study design

90-day randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

Subjects

31 children aged 18-38months who were born at ≤29weeks' gestation.

Outcome measure

Mixed effects regression analyses followed intent to trea

SUBMITTER: Boone KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9530960 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature