CompletedNot Applicable

Fatty Acids and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms

2,644 participantsStarted 2003-11

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the longitudinal association between n-6:n-3 LCPUFAs ratio in cord blood and child ADHD symptoms at 4 and 7 years old. This study was based on the INMA project, a population-based birth cohort in Spain. Higher cord blood n-6:n-3 ratio was associated with higher subclinical ADHD symptoms during early and mid-childhood.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria: * Age 16 years or older * Singleton pregnancy * No use of assisted reproductive techniques * Intention to deliver at the reference hospital * Ability to speak and understand Spanish or a local language

What they're measuring

Fatty acid ratio in cord blood

Timeframe: 2004-2008

ADHD 4 years old

Timeframe: 2008-2012

ADHD 7 years old

Timeframe: 2012-2016

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03283579

SponsorBarcelona Institute for Global Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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