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Study ID: NCT01340690. We help you review the study, but cannot decide medical eligibility.
TerminatedNCT01340690
Efficacy Study of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Children and Adolescents With Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
This study has public registry information. It focuses on ADHD and currently lists study information in Germany.
ADHDOtherFrom 6 Years to 17 Years
Key information made simple
What is this study testing?
This study is testing whether Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids may be useful for adolescents experiencing ADHD.
What would participation involve?
Participants may receive Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in Germany.
Who is it mainly for?
This study appears to be mainly for adolescents with ADHD. Because it involves minors, a parent or guardian may need to be involved.
What should you check before joining?
Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, what role parents or guardians have in the process.
Your next step
The official record suggests in-person participation through a university, with sites including DRK Fachklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik in Bad Neuenahr, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, CVK Klinik für Psychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters in Berlin, and University Medicine Mainz. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. The main fit is usually being able to understand the study and consent and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include safety concerns that need urgent care first and other factors that could make participation unsuitable. This is a later-stage study, which usually means a larger group and a closer look at how well the approach holds up.
Questions to ask before joining
- What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
- How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
- What risks, side effects, practical burdens, or alternatives should be understood first?
- Who should be contacted to confirm locations, timing, compensation, and next steps?
Things to check before joining
Study start dateStarted: March 8, 2011
- Recruitment status
- Terminated
- Estimated enrollment
- Not clearly listed
- Sponsor
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Sponsor type
- University
- Study type
- Other
- Intervention type
- Other / unclear
- Study phase
- Not clearly listed
- Locations
- Germany
- Age range
- From 6 Years to 17 Years
- Official registry ID
- NCT01340690
- Official title
- Efficacy Study of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Children and Adolescents With Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
- Official source
- Official registry link
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Study ID: NCT01340690. We help you review the study, but cannot decide medical eligibility.
For you
Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.
It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.
Requires travel, with in-person participation in Germany.
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Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring a mental health research question for people with adhd. The research team can explain what participation involves. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Why is the study type not clearly categorized?
The study type is not clearly categorized in the public registry. Focus on the objective, required tasks, visits, any intervention, and eligibility criteria, then ask the study team to confirm.
Who might this study be for?
This study may concern people with adhd; age range: From 6 Years to 17 Years. The criteria appear fairly broad, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.
What would I likely need to do?
The public registry does not clearly describe all participation steps. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What risks or points should I check?
The public registry does not make the main risk category clear. Ask the study team what activities are required, what could feel uncomfortable, how safety is monitored, and what happens if you want to stop. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, which appears to be a university. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The registry indicates that this study is not currently recruiting. Check the official registry for the reason and latest status.
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