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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) Status and Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults

NCT01075958 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 283

Last updated 2011-09-02

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Summary

To date, the relationship between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) in cognitively intact individuals has only been examined in a limited number of studies; it is at present unknown whether supplementation with n-3 PUFAs can improve cognitive function and mood in this population. Further to this, it still remains to be established whether a relationship exists between peripheral fatty acid status-reflective of dietary n-3 PUFA intake-and cognitive function in this population. The current study therefore aims to address this issue by exploring the relationship between serum PUFAs and specific cognitive functions in a sample of healthy adults. To this end, participants will complete a range of cognitive tasks evaluating performance across the domains of attention, memory and executive function. Self-report mood assessments will be included as secondary measures.

Conditions

  • Attention
  • Memory
  • Mood
  • Mental Fatigue

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Northumbria University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Philippa A Jackson · Northumbria University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-07-31
Primary Completion
2008-09-30
Completion
2008-09-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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