The Effect of Omega-3 Fortified Smoothies on Omega-3 Index and Physical Performance Related Outcomes Among Soldiers
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Nutrition, Healthy
In brief
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of omega-3 on physical performance and recovery of Soldiers. Objectives 1: Assess the impact of 8-weeks of daily consumption of 1600mg of omega-3 fortified smoothie on O3I response. Objective 2: Determine the relationship between O3I and measures of performance and recovery. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to placebo group or to the omega-3 fortified smoothie group. * The intervention group will take omega-3 fortified smoothies and controls will consume a non-fortified smoothie, five days a week for 8 weeks. * Participate in Army Combat Fitness Tests (ACFT) * Complete surveys that assess dietary intake, physical activity (PAQ) and sleep quality (PSQI). * Complete a finger prick to determine omega-3 index. Assessments will be collected pre/post intervention. Researchers will compare intervention and placebo groups to see if omega-3 levels increase, and improve physical performance and recovery.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06462898
- Run by
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2024-02-01
- Expected to finish
- 2024-09-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-06-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Active Duty Military Personnel
- Current soldier at Ft. Drum or Ft. Campbell.
- Able and willing to complete two Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) (Week 1 and week 8)
- Willing to obtain two finger pricks for the Omega-3 Index (week 1 and week 8)
You may not qualify if…
- Allergic to fish
Where it is running
- Fort Drum — Fort Drum, New York, United States (enrolling)
- Fort Campbell — Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, United States
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