RECRUITING

The Effect of Omega-3 Fortified Smoothies on Omega-3 Index and Physical Performance Related Outcomes Among Soldiers

Study Overview

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Description

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of omega-3 on physical performance and recovery of Soldiers. Objectives 1: Assess the impact of 8-weeks of daily consumption of 1600mg of omega-3 fortified smoothie on O3I response. Objective 2: Determine the relationship between O3I and measures of performance and recovery. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to placebo group or to the omega-3 fortified smoothie group. * The intervention group will take omega-3 fortified smoothies and controls will consume a non-fortified smoothie, five days a week for 8 weeks. * Participate in Army Combat Fitness Tests (ACFT) * Complete surveys that assess dietary intake, physical activity (PAQ) and sleep quality (PSQI). * Complete a finger prick to determine omega-3 index. Assessments will be collected pre/post intervention. Researchers will compare intervention and placebo groups to see if omega-3 levels increase, and improve physical performance and recovery.

Official Title

Evaluate the Use of Omega-3 Fortified Smoothies to Improve Omega-3 Index and Physical Performance Related Outcomes Among Soldiers

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-02-01
Study Completion:2024-09-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06462898

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 64 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Active Duty Military Personnel
  2. * Current soldier at Ft. Drum or Ft. Campbell.
  3. * Able and willing to complete two Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) (Week 1 and week 8)
  4. * Willing to obtain two finger pricks for the Omega-3 Index (week 1 and week 8)
  1. * Allergic to fish

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Melissa Rittenhouse, PhD
CONTACT
301-295-2621
melissa.rittenhouse.ctr@usuhs.edu
Saachi Khurana, BS
CONTACT
703-220-7927
saachi.khurana.ctr@usuhs.edu

Principal Investigator

Melissa Rittenhouse, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Uniformed Services University Health Sciences/Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Study Locations (Sites)

Fort Campbell
Fort Campbell North, Kentucky, 42223
United States
Fort Drum
Fort Drum, New York, 13602
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

  • Melissa Rittenhouse, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Uniformed Services University Health Sciences/Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-02-01
Study Completion Date2024-09-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-02-01
Study Completion Date2024-09-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)
  • Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
  • Performance
  • Nutrition
  • Recovery

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Nutrition, Healthy