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The investigators recently found a positive effect of omega-3 supplements on cognitive function in healthy individuals after 4 weeks (J of Psychopharmacology 2009, 23: 831-840). The investigators hypothesize that 4 weeks consumption of omega-3 supplements in previously depressed individuals will positively affect their cognitive functions.
Secondly, low Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Some studies have found low HRV in patients with depression. No studies have investigated the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplements on Heart Rate Variability in individuals with a history of depression. The investigators will test the hypotheses that omega-3 supplements lead to an improvement of heart rate variability indices in healthy volunteers with a history of depression.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Fish-oil | Experimental |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Olive oil capsules, identical in appearance to fish oil capsules |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| omega-3 fatty acids supplements (fish oil) | Dietary Supplement | 1.74g eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 0.25g docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Cognition | Battery of test measuring emotional and neutral information processing. Largest effect expected on Decision Making Test (cf. Antypa et al., 2009) and Emotion Recognition Test. | 4 weeks |
| Heart Rate Variability | 4 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Mood states | Fatigue, Anger, Tension, Anxiety, Vigor (Profile of Mood States, self-report measure). Depressive symptoms. | 4 weeks |
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Participants will be asked to keep their dietary habits constant throughout the study.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Leiden University | Leiden | South Holland | 2333 AK | Netherlands |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003863 | Depression |
| ID | Term |
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| D001526 | Behavioral Symptoms |
| D001519 | Behavior |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005395 | Fish Oils |
| ID | Term |
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| D009821 | Oils |
| D008055 | Lipids |
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| Placebo | Dietary Supplement | softgel capsules (identical in appearance to fish oil capsules) containing olive oil. 3 capsules/day, 4 weeks |
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