Effects of Omega-3-6-9 fatty acid supplementation on behavior and sleep in preterm toddlers with autism symptomatology: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial
Extracted findings (5)
Omega 3-6-9 fatty acid supplementation
improvementChildren randomized to omega 3-6-9 supplementation for 90 days experienced a medium magnitude reduction in anxious and depressed behaviors compared to canola oil placebo, as reported by caregivers on
Effect: improvement; Δ Difference = −1.27, d = −0.58
Omega 3-6-9 fatty acid supplementation
improvementChildren randomized to omega 3-6-9 supplementation for 90 days experienced a medium magnitude reduction in internalizing behaviors (emotionally reactive, anxious/depressed, somatic complaints, withdra
Effect: improvement; Δ Difference = −3.41, d = −0.68
Omega 3-6-9 fatty acid supplementation
improvementChildren randomized to omega 3-6-9 supplementation for 90 days experienced a large magnitude improvement in interpersonal relationship skills compared to canola oil placebo, reaching an 'adequate' ada
Effect: improvement; Δ Difference = 7.50, d = 0.83
Omega 3-6-9 supplementation for 90 days had no statistically significant effect on externalizing behaviors or CBCL DSM-oriented scales (affective, anxiety, pervasive developmental, ADHD, oppositional
Effect: null
Omega 3-6-9 supplementation for 90 days had no statistically significant effect on any sleep outcome (CSHQ domains or BISQ measures) compared to placebo.
Effect: null