CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on the Brain Health of Collegiate Football Athletes

United States38 participantsStarted 2019-05-28

Plain-language summary

Determine if the daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)/eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplement will reduce serum levels of biomarkers of sub-concussion injuries over a course of American football season among collegiate football athletes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 25 Years

Sex

MALE

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Exclusion criteria

. Chronic daily anti-inflammatory drugs (\>20 d).
. Medications for blood lipids.
. Active fish oil or omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
. Consumption of more than two servings of fish per week.
. Injured and unable to participate in regularly schedule conditioning or competitions.
. Acute concussion experienced within 30 days of starting the study.
. Fish allergies.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Changes in Brain Biomarkers Due to Sub-concussion Injury - Nf-L

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 17, Week 26

Changes in Sub-concussion Injury Related Inflammation Biomarkers - TNF-α

Timeframe: Baseline ans Week 26

Changes in Sub-concussion Injury Related Inflammation Biomarkers - IL-6

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 17; Week 26

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04796207

SponsorUniversity of Arizona

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-01-28

Results submitted2025-03-26

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