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NCT00256412 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Essential Fatty Acids for Major Depression

A NA study, sponsored by University of Iowa.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24
Enrollment target

NCT00256412 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Iowa. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00256412, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Iowa.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a research study to determine whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, when taken with the antidepressant medication escitalopram (Lexapro), helps to improve depressive symptoms in individuals who have major depressive disorder (MDD). Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods including walnuts, some fruits and vegetables, and coldwater fish such as herring, mackerel, sturgeon, and anchovies.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0.7 grams/day or 1.5 grams/day

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2005-10
Est. Completion 2007-10
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Iowa

228 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00256412

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00256412 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Iowa, which has 228 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00256412 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00256412 about?

NCT00256412 is a clinical study titled "Essential Fatty Acids for Major Depression". This is a research study to determine whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, when taken with the antidepressant medication escitalopram (Lexapro), helps to improve depressive symptoms in individuals who have major depressive disorder (MDD). Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods including waln...

What is the current status of trial NCT00256412?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2005-10. Estimated completion is 2007-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00256412?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 0.7 grams/day or 1.5 grams/day (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00256412?

This trial is sponsored by University of Iowa, which has 228 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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