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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Subconcussive Head Impacts

Indiana University · with National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · NCT06736925

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–30 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
208
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
February 28, 2025
Record last updated
April 29, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

The purpose of the proposed double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial is to understand how supplementation with fish oil [docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)] promote brain health against soccer heading. The study involves taking DHA+EPA or placebo, questionnaires, blood draws, brain imaging, tests to evaluate heart function, and soccer headings.

Being studied: Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA plus DHA); Organic soybean oil; Soccer Heading Model

Conditions: Subconcussive Head Impact; Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Between age 18-30
  • Current or former soccer player
  • At least 5 years of soccer heading experience
  • Have internet access
  • Willing to commit to avoid any sport activity that purposefully uses one's head to maneuver during the study period (American football, ice-hockey, rugby, wrestling, and soccer heading).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any head or neck injury within 6 months before the study
  • Implanted metal/magnetic devices (e.g., orthodontic braces
  • Diagnosed autonomic or cardiovascular diseases (e.g., hypertension)
  • Consuming oily fish (2 servings or more/month: salmon, bluefin, swordfish, anchovies)
  • Allergy to fish or shellfish
  • Consuming omega-3 FA supplements including plant-based (e.g., flaxseed) in the past 3 months.
  • Pregnancy

Recruiting US locations

  • Indiana University School of Public Health

    Bloomington, IN 47405

    Site contact: Kei Kawata · 812-855-5244 · kkawata@indiana.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Kei Kawata · 812-855-5244 · kkawata@indiana.edu
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