Fish Oil T Cell Function

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Marielle Engelen

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Texas A&M University

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on subjects' pan CD4+ T cell function, cognition, and muscle function. Half of the participants will receive fish oil, while the other half will receive a placebo (olive oil).

Research Team

Marielle Engelen

Principal Investigator

Texas A&M University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy male or female according to the investigator/appointed staff judgment

55 years and older

Stable body weight for the past 3 months (< 5% change)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acid)
• Olive Oil (Dietary Supplement)

Participant Groups

Group I: Healthy Fish Oil Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

8 grams fish oil

Group II: Olive Oil Placebo Group 1 Intervention

8 grams olive oil

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Texas A&M University-CTRAL College Station, TX

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Texas A&M University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

156

Recruited

28,900+

Jeremy Gibson

Texas A&M University

Chief Medical Officer

MD

William “BJ” Jones

Texas A&M University

Chief Executive Officer

M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University