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Dietary Counselling Plus Omega-3 Supplementation in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Wait-list Controlled Pilot Trial
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Dietary Counselling combined with Omega-3 Supplementation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a combination intervention including dietary counselling and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation among women with generalized anxiety disorder. It will be randomized and wait-list controlled with 25 participants completing the 12-week intervention immediately and the other 25 participants completing the intervention after a 12-week wait period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dietary Counselling: Seven, bi-weekly counselling sessions over 12-weeks conducted by a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Each session will be 45-60 minutes in length. The recommendations will be based on the Mediterranean diet and the results of a recent scoping review which summarized the research related to diet and anxiety. The intervention will include motivational interviewing, mindful eating techniques, goal setting and action planning. A range of resources related to meal planning, recipes, cooking education, shopping lists and tracking sheets will be provided in an individualized manner. Dietary Supplement: AquaOmega High EPA Omega-3 capsules will be taken at a dose of four capsules, once daily (containing a total of 3456 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 2659mg of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), 532mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and 800IU of Vitamin D), with a meal.