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CompletedNCT01352013

The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements on Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements on Fibromyalgia (FM) Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Exploratory Study.

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
19 (actual)
Sponsor
Dr. Yoram Shir · Academic / Other
Sex
Female
Age
18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to find out if omega-3 fatty acid supplements are more effective than an inactive placebo at reducing pain, reducing fatigue and elevating mood in patients with fibromyalgia.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTOmega-3 (oil)5ml daily with breakfast for 56 days.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTFatty Acids (placebo)5ml daily with breakfast for 56 days.

Timeline

Start date
2012-01-01
Primary completion
2013-09-01
Completion
2013-12-01
First posted
2011-05-11
Last updated
2015-04-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT01352013. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.