The Effects of High Dose Fish Oil Supplementation on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Inflammatory Markers

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Muscle Damage, Muscle Inflammation

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of fish oil supplementation (Lovaza, GlaxoSmithKline) on muscle strength, muscle soreness and inflammation following exercise.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00805870

Run by

Western Michigan University

People needed

20

Starts

2009-03-01

Expected to finish

2010-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-09-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 30. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy, free of disease
• Must be able to swallow capsules
• Free of orthopedic or muscular injuries
• Recreationally active
• Prior consumption of fish and corn with no adverse reactions

You may not qualify if…

• Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or topical analgesics during study enrollment
• Pregnant or nursing
• Food allergy to fish or any components of the pills which includes alpha tocopherol, partially hydrogenated vegetable oils including soybean oils and gelatin and glycerol or wheat germ oil
• Competitive athlete or physically active more than 10 hours per week

Where it is running

• Western Michigan University — Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

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