Table 1. Baseline Characteristics.
| Characteristic | Group A: Placebo (n=28) mean (SD) | Group B: Omega 3 (n=29) mean (SD) | Total (N=57) mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHICS: | |||
| Age (months) | 85.0 (13.2) | 88.2 (12.3) | 86.6 (12.7) |
| Gender (M/F) | 24/4 | 26/3 | 50/7 |
| Race | |||
| -White | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| -Asian | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| -Black | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| -American Indian or Alaskan | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| -Other | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| MEDICATION USE: | |||
| -None | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| -Antipsychotic | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| -Stimulant | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| -Antidepressant | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| -Benzodiazepine | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| -Anticonvulsant | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| PARENT RATINGS: | |||
| ABC – Hyperactivity | 28.1(7.6) | 28.4(8.4) | 28.2(8.0) |
| ABC – Irritability | 16.8(8.3) | 20.0(8.9) | 18.4(8.7) |
| ABC – Stereotypy | 5.4(4.7) | 8.0(6.0) | 6.7(5.5) |
| ABC – Lethargy | 8.8(4.2) | 12.2(8.8) | 10.5(7.1) |
| ABC – Inapp. Speech | 5.8(2.8) | 7.0(3.4) | 6.4(3.2) |
| SRS Total | 88.3(9.7) | 89.7(12.7) | 89.0(11.2) |
| SRS Social Awareness | 78.9(8.1) | 79.5(11.4) | 79.2(9.9) |
| SRS Social Cognition | 83.1(10.6) | 84.8(11.2) | 84.0(10.8) |
| SRS Social Communication | 83.8(10.3) | 84.9(11.2) | 84.4(10.7) |
| SRS Social Motivation | 75.9(9.6) | 76.1(14.4) | 76.0(12.2) |
| SRS Autistic Mannerisms | 92.5(13.0) | 94.7(16.9) | 93.6(15.1) |
| CGI-S | 4.0(.79) | 3.8(1.0) | 3.9(.93) |
| TEACHER RATINGS: | |||
| ABC – Hyperactivity | 14.6(10.4) | 18.1(12.0) | 16.4(11.2) |
| ABC – Irritability | 9.4(9.3) | 14.3(9.8) | 11.9(9.8) |
| ABC – Stereotypy | 3.7(4.1) | 5.1(4.8) | 4.4(4.5) |
| ABC – Lethargy | 8.3(7.1) | 9.9(8.9) | 9.1(8.0 |
| ABC – Inapp. Speech | 3.1(3.3) | 4.2(3.9) | 3.7(3.7) |
Note: ABC = Aberrant Behavior Checklist; CGI-S = Clinical Global Impression – Severity; SRS = Social Responsiveness Scale; SSRI = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.