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Official title Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Regulators of Brown Adipose Tissue During Cold Exposure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05822141
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial will assess the whether fish oil supplementation can modulate brown fat activation, shivering, thermal comfort and skin blood flow during cold exposure.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 40. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Male and female, between the ages of 18 to 40 years.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
- Considered "moderately to highly active" by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Physical Activity Readiness...
You likely can't join if
- History of smoking or recreational smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension/cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, neurological disease...
- Taking SSRI's (antidepressants and anxiety medication), ADD/ADHD medication, and chronically consume pain medication (Aleve, Tylenol, CBD, etc).
- Have or have had chronic disorders of the rectum (e.g., cancer, surgery, active hemorrhoids, etc.) or who currently have related acute conditions...
- Have or have had a diagnosis of disorders related to immune suppression and/or autoimmune disease.
- Are pregnant or planning on being pregnant.
- Resting blood pressure of \> 130mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male and female, between the ages of 18 to 40 years.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2
- Considered "moderately to highly active" by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
- History of smoking or recreational smoking, hyperlipidemia, hypertension/cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, neurological disease, metabolic disease, and bleeding disorders or delayed clotting time.
- Taking SSRI's (antidepressants and anxiety medication), ADD/ADHD medication, and chronically consume pain medication (Aleve, Tylenol, CBD, etc).
- Have or have had chronic disorders of the rectum (e.g., cancer, surgery, active hemorrhoids, etc.) or who currently have related acute conditions (diarrhea, constipation, etc.).
- Have or have had a diagnosis of disorders related to immune suppression and/or autoimmune disease.
- Are pregnant or planning on being pregnant.
- Resting blood pressure of \> 130mmHg systolic or 90 mmHg diastolic.
- Resting Pulse rate of \> 100 bpm.
- History of regularly consuming fish oil supplements and/or regularly eating more than one fish meal per week.
- Consuming more than one fish meal per week during the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 40 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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