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NCT00663871 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Evaluating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Heart Disease and Behavior

A NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
272
Enrollment target

NCT00663871 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 272 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00663871, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
272 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Omega-3 fatty acids are a certain kind of fish fat that has recently been shown to have health benefits. This study will examine the effectiveness of fish oil supplementation for reducing the early signs of heart disease risk and for improving mood, impulsivity, and anger levels.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Fish Oil
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Soybean Oil (Placebo)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 272 participants
Start Date 2008-06
Est. Completion 2012-10
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00663871

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00663871 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 272 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Fish Oil is the first listed.

NCT00663871 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00663871 about?

NCT00663871 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Heart Disease and Behavior". Omega-3 fatty acids are a certain kind of fish fat that has recently been shown to have health benefits. This study will examine the effectiveness of fish oil supplementation for reducing the early signs of heart disease risk and for improving mood, impulsivity, and anger levels.

What is the current status of trial NCT00663871?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 272 participants. The study started on 2008-06. Estimated completion is 2012-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00663871?

The interventions under investigation include: Fish Oil (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Soybean Oil (Placebo) (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00663871?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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