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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: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT00663871 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 272 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Systemic inflammation: fasting serum Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Fish Oil
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Soybean Oil (Placebo)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 272 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00663871 record still lists
NCT00663871 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 272 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Fish Oil is the first listed.
NCT00663871 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00663871's enrollment target sits among peer trials
272 387th of 2000 higher than 1,614 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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