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NCT02670356 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Study Comparing Fish Oil and Krill Oil
A NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT02670356: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Tufts University.
NCT02670356 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Tufts University. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02670356, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Tufts University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and in krill oil. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the recommended dose of a fish oil supplement (Omax3 4:1 EPA:DHA; recommended daily dose 1650 mg - totaling 1500 mg EPA+DHA) and a krill oil supplement (MegaRed; recommended daily dose 300 mg - totaling 74 mg EPA+DHA) on omega-3 index, plasma biomarkers of inflammation and inflammatory cell activation, and plasma lipid levels in subjects with metabolic syndrome.
Primary Outcome
red blood cell membrane levels of EPA and DHA, as percent of total fatty acids
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Fish oil
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Krill oil
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT02670356 stopped before completion
NCT02670356 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 2 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Fish oil is the first listed.
NCT02670356 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02670356 about?
NCT02670356 is a clinical study titled "Study Comparing Fish Oil and Krill Oil". Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and in krill oil. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the recommended dose of a fish oil supplement (Omax3 4:1 EPA:DHA; recommended daily dose 1650 mg - totaling 1500 mg EPA+DHA) a...
What is the current status of trial NCT02670356?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2015-10. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02670356?
The interventions under investigation include: Fish oil (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Krill oil (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02670356?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02670356's enrollment target sits among peer trials
2 1997th of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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