Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Muscle Function and Health
Lead Sponsor:
European University Cyprus
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on muscle performance, neuromuscular function, inflammation, and oxidative stress at rest and after eccentric exercise....
Detailed Description
The study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Two parallel groups of 16 healthy males and females each (sex counterbalanced, 20-45 years) will randomly take 3 g of fish oil \[1500 mg EPA (...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body Mass Index (BMI) within the normal range (18.5-25 kg/m²).
- Healthy individuals without severe medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, neuromuscular disorders).
- No musculoskeletal injury in the lower limbs (e.g., bone fracture, tendon rupture, grade III muscle strain) within the last 6 months before enrollment.
- Negative responses to all questions on the PAR-Q questionnaire indicating no contraindications to participating in exercise testing.
- Mentally capable of providing informed consent.
Exclusion
- Use of any pharmaceutical medications (e.g., statins, aspirin, ibuprofen).
- Use of dietary supplements (e.g., protein, vitamins) within the last 3 months before enrollment.
- Participation in a structured training program involving more than three training sessions per week during the study period.
- Following a special diet (e.g., intermittent fasting, ketogenic diet, vegetarian diet).
- Allergy or intolerance to fish oil or olive oil.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
32 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07134140
Start Date
September 1 2025
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
August 21 2025
Active Locations (1)
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European University Cyprus
Nicosia, Engomi, Cyprus, 1516