The Fish Oil Youth Depression Study: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled treatment trial

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1042666

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (‘fish oil’) can reduce symptoms of depression. This, and the fact that they do not cause major side effects and are considered health beneficial, makes them an ideal candidate for early and preventive treatment. Through a controlled trial in tandem with a comprehensive basic research program, we aim to establish long-chain omega-3 fatty acids as first-line treatment for indicated prevention of severe mood disorders and as an alternative to antidepressant medication in adolescents.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Targeted Calls

Funding Amount: $1,193,322.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

depression | mental health | omega-3 fatty acids | prevention | youth

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