Omega-3 Supplementation and Resistance Training (NCT02617511) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Omega-3 Supplementation and Resistance Training
Canada24 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid \[EPA/DHA\] supplement) augments the effects of a 12-week resistance training program in older men. Outcome variables include inflammatory biomarkers in the systemic circulation, body composition and performance measures. The specific inflammatory markers in the blood include: C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6. Remaining parameters include: body composition (as assessed by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry), muscle strength (as assessed by chest press and leg press one-repetition maximum strength tests), and functional ability (as assessed by timed up and go test as well as the 6-minute walking test).
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. equal to or greater than 65 years of age,
. male,
. they will not participate in a structured exercise program any more than 2-times per week.
Exclusion criteria
. consumption of anti-inflammatory medication (which would confound the results in terms of the effects that the exercise and nutritional intervention is accomplishing),
. diagnosis with an inflammatory disease (such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis) as this is not the participant population we want to evaluate,
. consumption of any natural health products that have anti-inflammatory components to them (such as omega-3 fatty acids or omega-3 fortified eggs or more than 2 servings per week of fatty fish),
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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. current participation in an exercise program ≥ 2 times per week or current participation in a structured resistance training program \> 1 time per week as we want to evaluate an untrained, sedentary population,
. has a mental or cognitive disability (such as dementia), and
. has a physical disability that would limit them from participating in a structured resistance training program.