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Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 0, 6, 8, 16, 20, and 22 weeks.
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial looks at how omega-3 fatty acid intake affects skeletal muscle strength/growth and if it's different for men and women. It also looks at how quickly omega-3 fatty acids are washed out of muscle when you stop taking them.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for recreationally active men and women aged 19-30, not pregnant, with a BMI of 18-29. Participants must be COVID-19 vaccinated per Queen's University guidelines (unless exempt), not allergic to fish, and free from musculoskeletal injuries or serious illnesses like cancer within the last five years.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil supplements affect muscle strength and growth over time. It will also look at whether biological sex influences these effects and how long it takes for omega-3s to leave the body after stopping supplementation.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed in this summary, common reactions to omega-3 supplements can include a fishy taste in the mouth, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, headache, odoriferous sweat.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 0, 6, 8, 16, 20, and 22 weeks.
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~0, 6, 8, 16, 20, and 22 weeks.
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Changes in skeletal muscle EPA and DHA content
Secondary outcome measures
Changes in circulating CRP concentrations
Changes in circulating TNFa concentrations
Changes in circulating glucose concentrations
+4 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Fish Oil GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be placed in this group
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Fish oil
2014
Completed Phase 4
~1830
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Dr. Chris McGlory, PhDLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
50 Total Patients Enrolled
Queen's UniversityLead Sponsor
366 Previous Clinical Trials
121,709 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have any muscle or bone injuries.I have had cancer within the last 5 years.I am currently ill.I am currently taking steroids.I am currently taking fish oil supplements.I have a condition like diabetes or a muscle, nerve, or lung disease.I have had an injury or surgery on my lower limb.I am between 19 and 30 years old.I will keep using my current birth control or hormone therapy during the study.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Fish Oil Group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does this experiment include elderly participants?
"Per the terms of this particular trial, individuals must be aged between 19 and 30 to qualify for enrollment."
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Is it possible to partake in this research?
"This clinical trial is recruiting 28 individuals that have skeletal muscle metabolism and are within the age range of 19 to 30. Qualifying participants can apply for this experimental research."
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Are there remaining vacancies available to participants in this experiment?
"Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this medical study, originally posted on August 1st 2023 and recently updated July 31st of the same year, is not actively recruiting patients at present. Though, there are alternative clinical trials currently enrolling individuals."
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