Seeking research study participants

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Hi Everyone!

It's me, in MA. Although I've been a member of this group since

2002, it's been a while since I last posted, but you may remember

that my son, who is now 14, has been sub-clinical in his OCD for over

5 years now due to nutritional and supplemental interventions,

including the omega-3 fatty acids. As a result of my son's success

and my need to understand the mechanisms of his success, four years

ago I enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Holistic Nutrition through

Clayton College of Natural Health. I have completed most of the

course work and am now in the process of recruiting interested

parties for my dissertation research exploring omega-3 fatty acids

(specifically EPA) and B vitamins in children with OCD.

Participation criteria includes the following:

*children between the ages of 7 and 14 years old

*primary diagnosis of OCD

*not currently, or within the past three months, on an SSRI or other

medication for OCD

*not currently or within the past three months taking complementary

or alternative substances for OCD, such as inositol, omega-3 fatty

acids, fish oil, 5-HTP, valerian root, b vitamins, etc.

*willingness to remain medication free for the duration of the study

(1-2 months)

*willingness to not start, change or discontinue current form of

therapy

*ability to swallow capsules

Exclusions:

*known allergies to fish or shellfish

*Individuals on blood thinning medication

If you think your child may be interested in participating, or if

you'd like more information, please contact me at

n3ocdresearch@.... Thank you all for your interest in this

study! With your assistance we may be able to determine the role

nutritional interventions may play in decreasing OCD.

Sincerely,

M. Bordeleau ( in MA)

n3ocdresearch@...