Omega-3 Smoothies for Healthy Nutrition
(H2FO3 Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byMelissa Rittenhouse, PhD

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

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.

Research Team

Melissa Rittenhouse, PhD

Principal Investigator

Uniformed Services University Health Sciences/Henry M. Jackson Foundation

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for soldiers interested in the potential benefits of omega-3 on physical performance and recovery. Participants must be willing to consume smoothies daily, undergo fitness tests, and provide dietary, activity, and sleep information. They'll also need a finger prick test to measure omega-3 levels.

Inclusion Criteria

Active Duty Military Personnel

Current soldier at Ft. Drum or Ft. Campbell

Able and willing to complete two Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) (Week 1 and week 8)

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Exclusion Criteria

Allergic to fish

Treatment Details

Interventions

Omega-3 Fortified Protein Smoothie (Omega-3 Supplement)

Trial OverviewThe study compares two groups: one drinking omega-3 fortified protein smoothies and the other consuming non-fortified versions for eight weeks. The aim is to see if omega-3 improves their Omega-3 Index (O3I), physical performance, and recovery after Army Combat Fitness Tests.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Omega-3 Fortified Protein SmoothieActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive a shaker bottle containing 1 tbsp omega-3 powder and 1 scoop protein powder mixed with water, after morning physical training, five days a week, for eight weeks.

Group II: Non-Fortified Protein SmoothiePlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants will receive a shaker bottle containing 1 scoop protein mixed with water, after morning physical training, five days a week, for eight weeks.