Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Bioavailability of Vitamin D(25(OH)D) and Omega-3 Fatty Acid (DHA) Enhanced Chicken

United States84 participantsStarted 2021-12-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the research is to evaluate if chicken or eggs obtained from chickens that are fed a diet that contains omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA), or vitamin D (as 25(OH)D) provides additional health benefits by improving the status of omega-3 fatty acids or 25(OH)D in healthy adults who eat this bioenhanced chicken or eggs.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * healthy adults * Non-smoking * Age between 18- 35 yo * Females: premenopausal and not pregnant or lactating * Body mass index (BMI) between 18 - 30 kg/m2. * No preexisting medical complications (such as eating disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, malabsorption diseases, or taking medications known to influence iron homeostasis) Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \<18 or \> 30 kg/m2, * Age \<18 y or \> 50y, * Smoking * Pregnancy, lactating * Have gastrointestinal disorders/malabsorption diseases/dietary restrictions/medication use of medications known to impact DHA/EPA or Vitamin D 25(OH)D absorption * Take vitamin and mineral supplementations

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

Concentration of plasma DHA concentrations

Timeframe: Baseline, and time course of 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour and 8 hour post meal

Concentrations of serum 25(OH)D, vitamin D2, vitamin D3, 1,25(OH)2D and 24,25(OH)2D3 and vitamin D binding protein

Timeframe: Baseline, and time course of week 2, week 4, week 6, week 8

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05248737

SponsorCornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-11

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