Investigation of the Usefulness of Omega 3 Vitamins in the Relief of Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women.

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Hot Flashes, Menopause

In brief

Hot flashes can be a disturbing symptom of menopause. Prescription medications are commonly used for symptom relief. Several non-prescription therapies are under investigation. This study will examine the use of omega-3 (fish oil) supplements to see if it helps relieve hot flashes and therefore improve the quality of life. Study Hypotheses: Menopausal women who take Omega 3 vitamins(fish oils)will show improvement in the severity of their hot flashes.In addition women who take Omega 3 supplements will show improvement in their lipid profiles.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00599456

Run by

Christiana Care Health Services

People needed

100

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2009-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-10

Who can join

Age: any, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Post menopausal females (no periods for over 6 months)
• Documented Serum FSH level>20
• Positive urine FSH test
• Hot flashes, on average five a day
• A 2 week pre study washout period of exclusion criteria

You may not qualify if…

• No EPT/ET
• OTC supplements: ex; soy, black cohosh, flax, bellergal, primrose oil, vitamin E, red clover
• Excessive smoking > 1ppd
• Anti seizure medications
• Clonidine
• Effexor
• More than 2 servings of fish per week

Where it is running

• Christiana Care Health Systems — Newark, Delaware, United States

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