Omega-3 Supplementation to ADHD Medication in Children

Inclusion Criteria

• •Male or female children ages 6-17 years
• •Living at home
• •A diagnosis of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, or combined type) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) based on clinical assessment
• •Having a score outside the normal (a T-score of 60 or greater) on the Emotional Control subscale of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (parent-report version) or a score outside the normal range (cumulative of 180 or greater) on the Anxious/Depressed, Attention Problems, and Aggressive Behavior subscales of the Child Behavior Checklist for ages (6-18)
• •Currently on FDA approved traditional stimulant medication (such as Concerta of Adderall XR) or non-stimulant medication (such as Strattera or Tenex) for their ADHD for at least one month
• •Beings able to come to weekly/monthly study visits for 12 weeks
• •Having a parent or guardian with a level of understanding of the study