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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT03965988

NCT03965988 Docosahexaenoic Acid on Breath Holding Spells in Children

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NCT ID NCT03965988
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Sherief Abd-Elsalam
Condition Breath Holding Attack
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2018-05-01
Primary Completion 2028-11

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 1 Month
Max Age 5 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
DHAPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2018-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-11.

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Brief Summary

DHA on Breath Holding Spells

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Children with newly diagnosed sprlls Exclusion Criteria Other treatment as iron and piracetam

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Sherief Abd-Elsalam, ass. prof.

✉ sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com

📞 00201147773440

Principal Investigator

Amira Darwish, Lecturer

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Tanta University - Faculty of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03965988 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Month or older, up to 5 Years, studying Breath Holding Attack. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03965988 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 60 participants.

Is NCT03965988 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03965988 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sheriefabdelsalam@yahoo.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03965988 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tanta, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03965988 clinical trial?

NCT03965988 is sponsored by Sherief Abd-Elsalam. The principal investigator is Amira Darwish, Lecturer at Tanta University - Faculty of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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