Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation to Enhance Performance
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Strength, Body Composition, Muscle Soreness
In brief
The goal of this intervention study is to determine if omega-3 fatty acid supplementation as compared to placebo improves performance in track and field athletes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can performance be improved 2. Can strength be enhanced 3. Will positive body composition changes occur (lean vs fat mass) 4. Will feelings of muscle soreness be diminished Participants will take either omega-3 fatty acid supplements or placebo and continue with their sport specific training regimen. Researchers will compare the supplement group to placebo group to determine if there are any significant differences.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05924139
- Run by
- Baylor University
- People needed
- 33
- Starts
- 2023-03-06
- Expected to finish
- 2023-06-02
- Last updated by the study team
- 2023-06-29
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Apparently healthy college athletes (male and female of all ethnicities) between the ages of 18-25 years.
- Exclusion Criteria: -Participants will be excluded if they are unable to physically train due to injury/illness or are pregnant, or have a known heart condition or pacemaker.
Where it is running
- Baylor University — Waco, Texas, United States
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