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The Krill Ageing Muscle Mechanisms (KAMM) Study
Led by University of Glasgow · Updated on 2026-05-01
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
99 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to determine the mechanisms via which krill oil supplementation increases muscle strength and whether this translates to improvements in gait and functional characteristics in older adults. The studies we will carry out will establish, in healthy older adults, the effects of 6 months of supplementation with krill oil Objective 1) Muscle structure and function Hypothesis: Krill oil supplementation will increase muscle size and strength alongside positive changes in muscle architecture (pennation angle and fascicle length). Objective 2) Neuromuscular control and central nervous system (CNS) function Hypothesis: Krill oil supplementation will improve Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ) transmission stability and increase central drive and intramuscular coherence, as a measure of muscle synergy. Objective 3) Gait and functional characteristics Hypothesis: Krill oil supplementation will improve gait and functional characteristics.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Krill Ageing Muscle Mechanisms (KAMM) Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Body mass index (BMI) less than or equal to 30 kg/m2
- Age 65 years or older
- Ability to provide consent
- Living within the Glasgow area
You will not qualify if you...
- Diabetes mellitus
- Severe cardiovascular disease
- Seizure disorders
- Uncontrolled hypertension (greater than 150/90 mmHg)
- Active cancer or cancer remission less than 5 years
- Participation in resistance exercise training within the last 6 months
- Impairments limiting muscle function assessments
- Dementia
- Fish or shellfish allergy
- Taking medications affecting muscle (e.g., steroids, SSRIs) or anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- Taking omega-3 supplements in the last 3 months
- Regularly consuming one or more portions of oily fish per week
- Unable to understand English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Research Team
S
Stuart Gray
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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