The Effects of Omega-3 Status and Supplementation on Tendon Structure in Competitive Athletes
NCT ID: NCT03880149
Last Updated: 2020-10-01
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
140 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-02-01
2021-06-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Omega-3 supplementation
Omega-3 fatty supplementation and vitamin E. Each 1 g omega-3 capsule contain 600 mg omega-3 including 400 mg EPA + 200 mg DHA. Individual omega-3 dose will be determined according to the athlete's body mass, 1 g omega-3 / 15 kg body mass per day and vitamin E: 1 capsule of vitamin E (400 IU) for every five omega-3 capsules
Omega-3
Each omega-3 capsule contains 600 mg, including 400 mg EPA + 200 mg Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 400 IU of vitamin E for 5 omega-3 capsules. Omega-3 dosage: 1 g per 15 kg body mass
Placebo
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and vitamin E. Each MCT capsule contain 1 g, the dose will be 115 mg per kg body mass per day, and vitamin E: 1 capsule of vitamin E (400 IU) for every five MCT capsules
Placebo
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and vitamin E
Interventions
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Omega-3
Each omega-3 capsule contains 600 mg, including 400 mg EPA + 200 mg Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and 400 IU of vitamin E for 5 omega-3 capsules. Omega-3 dosage: 1 g per 15 kg body mass
Placebo
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) and vitamin E
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Training for at least 5 hours per week.
* No complaints about lower extremities pains during the last 12 months.
Part two:
* Training for at least 5 hours per week.
* Diagnosed with patellar and Achilles tendinitis.
Exclusion Criteria
* Allergic to Fish products.
* Athletes who use anti-inflammatory drugs and/or omega-3 supplements.
* Pregnant and/or nursing mothers.
18 Years
40 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Haifa
OTHER
Tel Hai College
OTHER
Meir Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Dan Nemet, MD
Professor of Pediatrics. Director, Child Health and Sports Center
Principal Investigators
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Dan Nemet, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Meir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel
Gali Dar, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
University of Haifa
Yitzhak Weinstein, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Tel Hai Academic College
Locations
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Wingate institute
Netanya, , Israel
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Da Boit M, Hunter AM, Gray SR. Fit with good fat? The role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on exercise performance. Metabolism. 2017 Jan;66:45-54. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2016.10.007. Epub 2016 Oct 26.
Black KE, Witard OC, Baker D, Healey P, Lewis V, Tavares F, Christensen S, Pease T, Smith B. Adding omega-3 fatty acids to a protein-based supplement during pre-season training results in reduced muscle soreness and the better maintenance of explosive power in professional Rugby Union players. Eur J Sport Sci. 2018 Nov;18(10):1357-1367. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1491626. Epub 2018 Jul 9.
Lewis EJ, Radonic PW, Wolever TM, Wells GD. 21 days of mammalian omega-3 fatty acid supplementation improves aspects of neuromuscular function and performance in male athletes compared to olive oil placebo. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2015 Jun 18;12:28. doi: 10.1186/s12970-015-0089-4. eCollection 2015.
von Schacky C, Kemper M, Haslbauer R, Halle M. Low Omega-3 Index in 106 German elite winter endurance athletes: a pilot study. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Oct;24(5):559-64. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2014-0041. Epub 2014 Sep 8.
Other Identifiers
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MeirMc0242-18CTIL
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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