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Omega-3 Supplement

Omega-3 Smoothies for Healthy Nutrition (H2FO3 Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Melissa Rittenhouse, PhD
Research Sponsored by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 1 and week 8
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Summary

This trial aims to see how omega-3 supplements affect the physical performance and recovery of soldiers. Participants will be split into two groups - one taking omega-3 fortified smoothies and the other taking non

Who is the study for?
This trial is for soldiers interested in the potential benefits of omega-3 on physical performance and recovery. Participants must be willing to consume smoothies daily, undergo fitness tests, and provide dietary, activity, and sleep information. They'll also need a finger prick test to measure omega-3 levels.
What is being tested?
The study compares two groups: one drinking omega-3 fortified protein smoothies and the other consuming non-fortified versions for eight weeks. The aim is to see if omega-3 improves their Omega-3 Index (O3I), physical performance, and recovery after Army Combat Fitness Tests.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly mentioned here, typical side effects from consuming omega-3 supplements can include a fishy aftertaste, gastrointestinal issues like bloating or diarrhea, and possibly an increased risk of bleeding.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 1 and week 8
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 1 and week 8 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
Omega-3 Index

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Omega-3 Fortified Protein SmoothieActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive a shaker bottle containing 1 tbsp omega-3 powder and 1 scoop protein powder mixed with water, after morning physical training, five days a week, for eight weeks.
Group II: Non-Fortified Protein SmoothiePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will receive a shaker bottle containing 1 scoop protein mixed with water, after morning physical training, five days a week, for eight weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military MedicineOTHER
96 Previous Clinical Trials
93,115 Total Patients Enrolled
Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesLead Sponsor
122 Previous Clinical Trials
90,444 Total Patients Enrolled
Melissa Rittenhouse, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniformed Services University Health Sciences/Henry M. Jackson Foundation
~0 spots leftby Sep 2024
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