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- Clinical Trial NCT03732378
Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid in the Management of Major Depressive Disorder.
Role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid in the Management of Major Depressive Disorder
Background: Patients with major depressive disorder have prominently been reported to be related with subnormal polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids levels, importantly low docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid in plasma and dietary intake. However, more randomized controlled trials are needed to support its importance in management of depression.
Objective: To explore polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid role in major depressive disorder management.
Materials & Methods: Seventy patients 20 to 40 yeas, who were already diagnosed with depression and taking antidepressant treatment, were selected at department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Kind Edward Medical University Lahore, and assigned into 2 groups, i.e. Intervention and control, by simple random lottery method. For twelve weeks, intervention group advised to take one omega-3 (300mg EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid and 200mg DHA docosahexaenoic acid), or placebo (500 mg corn oil) capsules once daily with meal. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scale was used to assess the depression. Demographic information was collected by using a structured questionnaire.
Study Overview
Status
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Study Design:
12 week Randomized, single blind, placebo-Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted at King Edward medical university, psychiatry & behavioral sciences department Lahore. From 19 May 2017 to 16 August 2017 one capsule of omega-3 (EPA 300mg, and 200mg DHA) were given (38, 39), or placebo (500 mg corn oil) (40).
Data Collection and Evaluation:
Subjects were assessed at the first visit according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Information about demographics, dietary habits and risk factors such as age, gender, height, weight and family history of depression, dietary habits, education levels, marital status, cigarette smoking, supplementation and sleeping hours were obtained by using a structured questionnaire in face to face interview in local and easy to understand language. BMI was calculated by using the equation BMI=kg/m2.
Ethical Approval:
Written approval (Reg.No.Psy/561/17) was taken from the head of psychiatry & behavioral sciences department, King Edward medical university Lahore. Informed consent had been taken from all study participants in written form after explaining the procedure of the study. Guidelines laid out in the Declaration of Helsinki were followed to conduct this study.
Statistical Analysis:
Data was analyzed through SPSS 20.0 with 95% confidence interval. Frequency distribution and of demographic variables were checked. Chi square test was used to check the relationship between depression and risk factors. Paired T test was used to analyze the before and after intervention mean difference. Results were presented in tabular and graphical form.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Punjab
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Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
- Zaheer Ahmad
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
Patient aged from 20 to 40 years age and taking anti-depressant drugs, were selected for study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnant and lactating women and patients with history of allergy to omega-3 fatty acids shellfish were excluded.
Patients with Serious neurological and medical conditions that can likely to interfere with the treatment of depression such as dementia, schizophrenia, epilepsy were also excluded.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Omega-3
one capsule of omega-3 (EPA 300mg, and 200mg DHA) were given to treatment group along with already taking anti depressant drugs( citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine 1 tablet at night time)
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Daily one capsule of omega-3 (EPA 300mg, and 200mg DHA) were given anti depressent( citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine 1 tablet at night time)
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
one capsule of 500 mg corn oil, along with already taking anti depressant drugs( citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine 1 tablet at night time) were given to placebo group
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Daily one capsule of omega-3 (EPA 300mg, and 200mg DHA) were given anti depressent( citalopram, escitalopram, paroxetine 1 tablet at night time)
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Beck depression inventory scale
Time Frame: half an hour
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Normal ups down (1-10) Mild mood disturbance (11-16) Borderline clinical depression (17-20) Moderate depression (21-30) Severe depression (31-40) Extreme depression (over 40)
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half an hour
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Collaborators and Investigators
Collaborators
Investigators
- Study Director: Zaheer Ahmad, Phd, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Appleton KM, Voyias PD, Sallis HM, Dawson S, Ness AR, Churchill R, Perry R. Omega-3 fatty acids for depression in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2021 Nov 24;11(11):CD004692. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004692.pub5.
- Arnaud A, Gayrard P, Ohresser P. [Bronchomotor tonus: per-operative bronchospasm]. Ann Anesthesiol Fr. 1976;17(2):139-44. French.
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 561/17
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.
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