NCT02076048

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to take images of the brain in order to see if long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) exposure during infancy influences brain structure and function in middle childhood.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2013

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2013

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 25, 2014

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 3, 2014

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2015

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

October 8, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2.1 years

First QC Date

February 25, 2014

Last Update Submit

October 6, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

LCPUFA supplementationBrain ImagingMRIMEG

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Event-Related Field (ERF) Amplitude and Latency

    We will use an MEG Event-Related Field (ERF) to study the development of children's cognitive capabilities. The waveform components associated with information processing and response inhibition will be measured in order to assess the developmental progress of LCPUFA effects with increasing age.

    Within 1 year post enrollment

  • Regional gray and white matter brain volume

    Structural brain imaging is widely used to measure gray and white matter maturation patterns in young children. We will use automated, sensitive, and validated methods to test whether LCPUFA supplementation positively impacts changes in the brain associated with higher functioning and intelligence.

    Within 1 year post enrollment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Identify structural and metabolic mediators

    Within 1 year post enrollment

Study Arms (1)

Previous LCPUFA Supplementation

Children between the ages of 7 and 10 that were previously enrolled in a study of supplemented LCPUFA formula.

Eligibility Criteria

Age7 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Subjects who were originally enrolled as infants will be invited to participate in the longitudinal follow up study.

You may qualify if:

  • Parents consent for children and children have the ability to assent
  • Participation as an infant in the original study

You may not qualify if:

  • Those with orthodontic braces or extensive dental work that would make them unable to have an MRI

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Lepping RJ, Honea RA, Martin LE, Liao K, Choi IY, Lee P, Papa VB, Brooks WM, Shaddy DJ, Carlson SE, Colombo J, Gustafson KM. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in the first year of life affects brain function, structure, and metabolism at age nine years. Dev Psychobiol. 2019 Jan;61(1):5-16. doi: 10.1002/dev.21780. Epub 2018 Oct 11.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

cheek swab

Study Officials

  • Kathleen M Gustafson, PhD

    University of Kansas Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 25, 2014

First Posted

March 3, 2014

Study Start

July 1, 2013

Primary Completion

August 1, 2015

Study Completion

September 1, 2015

Last Updated

October 8, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-10

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