Effects of fish oil on blood vessel functio

Completed

• Conditions: Cardiovascular disease; Circulatory System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN76272133
• Lead Sponsor: utricia Research Foundation (Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Age 21-65 years old

Criteria for selection of an at-risk population (1 or more of the following):
1. Total cholesterol : > 5.2 mmol/l but < 7.25 mmol/l
2. HDL cholesterol : < 1.5 mmol/l (male), < 2 mmol/l (female)
3. Systolic blood pressure > 130 mmHg but < 160 mmHg
4. Dystolic blood pressure > 80 mmHg but < 100 mmHg
5. Body mass index between 24.5-35 kg/m2 or waist >102 cm male or > 84 cm female
6. Family history of cardiovascular disease

Exclusion Criteria

Diabetes; previous stroke, myocardial infarction or angina, renal; bowel or liver disease; hormonal abnormalities; medication for high blood pressure, high blood fats, inflammatory conditions or depression; consuming large amounts of oily fish; taking dietary supplements; breastfeeding; excessive alcohol consumption.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified