Status:
COMPLETED
The Influence of Fish Consumption on Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Status
Lead Sponsor:
University of Ulster
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Rochester
Lund University
Conditions:
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Status
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are important for health, for example for the immune system, heart health and the brain. PUFA are found in fish, nuts and oils; including these foods in the diet pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy females - premenopausal, child-bearing age, not planning to become pregnant
- Age 18-45years old
- Low consumers of fish (\<2 portions/ week) or those willing to reduce their fish consumption one month prior to commencing the study to the equivalent of 2 portions per month or less
- Willing to eat 1 or 2 portions (140 grams or 280 grams) of either tuna or sardines per week for a period of 8 weeks
- Not consuming fish oil supplements
- Not consuming protein supplements
- Not allergic to seafood
Exclusion
- Regularly eat fish or not willing to do washout period where they reduce fish consumption
- Are allergic to seafood
- Are taking fish oil supplements or are taking protein supplements
- Are pregnant or menopausal
- Have very short hair (a small section of hair, approximately 200 strands, will be taken at the nap of the neck for analysis purposes)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 31 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03765580
Start Date
September 1 2016
End Date
May 31 2017
Last Update
December 5 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Human Intervention Studies Unit, Ulster University
Coleraine, Co.Londonderry, United Kingdom, BT52 1SA