Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on inflammation and blood vessel function in abdominal aortic aneurysm

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Abdominal aortic aneurysm; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000483459
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of the Sunshine Coast

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-04-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Participants will be included if they are between 55-86 years of age, male or female, smoker or non-smoker. All participants will have small AAA (3.0-4.9 cm maximal diameter, measured using ultrasound or CT). Participants must have the capacity to understand instructions, for example the procedures to be followed for capsule supplementation.

Exclusion Criteria

We will exclude participants if they i) report a usual dietary intake of more than 2 oily fish meals per week, ii) report the use of fish oil or krill oil supplements iii) report the use of anti-inflammatory medications, iv) report an imminent surgical procedure, v) have cognitive impairment that presents a risk that instructions will not be followed accurately vi) the prospective participant's treating physician deems them unsuitable for the trial.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified