Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Subconcussive Head Impacts
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Subconcussive Head Impact
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 208 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Indiana University · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of the proposed double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial is to understand how supplementation with fish oil \[docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\] promote brain health against soccer heading. The study involves taking DHA+EPA or placebo, questionnaires, blood draws, brain imaging, tests to evaluate heart function, and soccer headings.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Between age 18-30
* Current or former soccer player
* At least 5 years of soccer heading experience
* Have internet access
* Willing to commit to avoid any sport activity that purposefully uses one's head to maneuver during the study period (American football, ice-hockey, rugb…
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