Fatty Acids and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms

Barcelona Institute for Global Health2,644 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

2,644

Conditions

Child Behavior Problem Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Fatty Acid Deficiency

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 4 YearsMax age: 8 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Fatty acid ratio in cord blood

Time frame: 2004-2008

ADHD 4 years old

Time frame: 2008-2012

ADHD 7 years old

Time frame: 2012-2016

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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