Effect of Different Fatty Acids on Metabolic Rate in Overweight Wome
- Conditions
- Overweight/obesityDiet and Nutrition - Obesity
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12615000670572
- Lead Sponsor
- Ass. Prof Alison Coates
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Stopped early
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 40
1. Female
2. BMI between 25-35 kg/m2
3. Non-smoker (minimum 6 months of abstinence)
4. Weight stable (changes < 5kg) within the last 3 months
1. Current smokers and ex-smokers within the last 6 months
2. Consume >1g fish oil supplement/day within the last 3 months
3. Have undergone anticoagulant therapy in the past 3 months
4. Are taking other anti-platelet agents; bleeding disorders
5. Have a cardiac condition (including high blood pressure), asthma, thyroid disorders, chronic disease
6. Have changed medication in the last 3 months
7. Take vitamin, mineral or herbal supplementation that may impact on study outcomes
8. Consume >4 cups coffee/day or a high level of caffeine that in the opinion of the investigators will be unsuitable for this study
9. Suffer claustrophobia or a fear of enclosed spaces
10. Have gained or lost weight (> 5kg) within the last 3 months
11. Are already involved in another research project within 30 days of commencement of the present study that in the opinion of the investigators will be unsuitable for this study
12. Are pregnant or breastfeeding (due to changes in metabolic rate)
13. Are allergic to fish or fish products
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method