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

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European University Cyprus

Nicosia, Engomi, Cyprus, 1516