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- Title
Efficacy of Omega-3 and Korean Red Ginseng in Children with Subthreshold ADHD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Authors
Lee, Jeewon; Lee, Soyoung Irene
- Abstract
<bold>Objective: </bold>The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of combined omega-3 and Korean red ginseng supplementation on ADHD symptoms and cognitive function in children with subthreshold ADHD.<bold>Method: </bold>120 children from 6 to 12 years with subthreshold ADHD were enrolled in this 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebocontrolled study. The primary outcome was measured by Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Rating Scale (ADHD-RS). Children Behavior Check List (CBCL), and neuropsychological tests assessing attention, memory, and executive function were included as secondary primary outcome measures.<bold>Results: </bold>Significant effects on the scores of ADHDRS, as well as several subscales of CBCL including ADHD and attention problem subscales were revealed.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>The combination of omega-3 and Korean red ginseng may have beneficial effects in children with subthreshold ADHD. Increased clinical awareness of ADHD symptoms even at a subthreshold level is needed.
- Subjects
ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder; OMEGA-3 fatty acids; GINSENG; COGNITIVE ability; YOUTH with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; CHILD psychology; THERAPEUTIC use of omega-3 fatty acids; TREATMENT effectiveness; RANDOMIZED controlled trials; CHILD Behavior Checklist; BLIND experiment; STATISTICAL sampling
- Publication
Journal of Attention Disorders, 2021, Vol 25, Issue 14, p1977
- ISSN
1087-0547
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1177/1087054720951868