Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents with Depression

Contact name: Beth Rabinovitz

Phone: (212)-263-3654

Fax: (212)-263-8662

Email: beth.rabinovitz@med.nyu.edu

Disorder: Major Depressive Disorder

Geographic location: New York City

Other keywords: Adolescents, Depression, Fish Oil

Participant compensation: Free treatment

Time commitment required: Weekly visits for 10 weeks.

Drug trial: No

Recruitment end date (approximate): 11/20/06

Study criteria (i.e., age or gender requirements):
Adolescents, ages 12-17 (inclusive), with symptoms of depression for 6 weeks or longer.

Exclusion criteria:
Individuals currently taking anti-depressant medication or oral contraceptives.

Brief description of study:
The purpose of this research study is to look at the usefulness of a daily dietary supplement of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) in the treatment of adolescents ages 12-17 with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Participants in the study will receive a free comprehensive evaluation and will meet with the study doctor weekly over the course of ten weeks. This study is funded by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a division of the National Institute of Health (NIH).

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