Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Older Adults

Withdrawn before enrolling · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Inflammation

In brief

The purpose of this study to determine whether Fish oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acid) supplementation has an impact on inflammation and lean body mass in older adults. The investigators expect that Fish oil supplementation will reduce inflammation and prevent the loss of lean mass compared to placebo.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01666392

Run by

University of Memphis

People needed

0

Starts

2012-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-10-10

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 60 years of age or over

You may not qualify if…

• Fish, seafood allergies, nut allergies, soy allergies
• Habitual (>1/week) fish or seafood consumption
• Current Omega-3 supplement use
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Current anti-inflammatory medication use
• Current anticoagulant medication use

Where it is running

• Department of Health and Sport Sciences, The University of Memphis — Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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