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Administrative data

NCT number NCT05802797
Other study ID # OSU-87
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase Early Phase 1
First received
Last updated
Start date April 3, 2023
Est. completion date July 10, 2024

Study information

Verified date January 2024
Source Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact Yael Vodovotz, PhD
Phone 614-247-7696
Email vodovotz.1@osu.edu
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will compare the algae oil fortified soymilk to a commercial algae oil capsule containing the same base oil with the goal of demonstrating equivalent or greater accumulation of EPA and DHA in blood lipid pools.


Description:

Research shows that fish oil and its component fatty acids EPA and DHA provide health benefits such as reducing the risk of cardiac death and lowering inflammation. Yet a large portion of the population is not consuming the recommended amount of fish due to high cost, dietary restrictions such as vegetarianism/veganism, concerns about high levels of mercury, general dislike, and other factors. Additionally, to meet the recommendations fish and fish oil production present sustainability challenges. A potential alternative is to utilize EPA and DHA from algae. These sustainable oils can be added to foods increasing the potential for fatty acids to counteract chronic disease and increasing access to general consumers. Previously, our lab has developed, and optimized EPA and DHA fortified non-dairy plant milk beverages utilizing algae oil emulsions (food grade). Up to 0.4% algae oil can be added to soymilk with limited changes to overall liking. This study will compare the algae oil fortified soymilk to a commercial algae oil capsule containing the same base oil with the goal of demonstrating equivalent or greater accumulation of EPA and DHA in blood lipid pools. Subjects will consume either one beverage or two capsules per day, containing equivalent amounts of EPA and DHA. Blood will be taken at 4 time points throughout the 6 week study, every two weeks and analyzed for EPA and DHA in different lipid types. Additionally, participants will complete a food frequency questionnaire to evaluate their normal diet, sensory evaluation (overall liking, and attribute evaluation) of the beverages, and daily symptom and intake logs to track consumption and any side effects.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 24
Est. completion date July 10, 2024
Est. primary completion date July 10, 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 18 Years to 60 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Body mass index between 18 and 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: - Being pregnant or nursing - Having anemia or a condition that influences the ability to donate blood safely - Allergies to the beverage or pill ingredients - Diabetes - High triglycerides or cholesterol - Coagulation disorder - Anticoagulation therapy or any drug that affects blood clotting. - Taking prescribed dietary omega-3 fatty acid medications including fish oil or algae oil within the last 3 months - Taking non-prescribed dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplements within the last 3 months and not willing to discontinue taking them for the study period - Taking lipid lowering medications such as statins - Sensory impairments which affect ability to taste, smell, or see food products

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Algae Oil Fortified Soymilk
Flavored soymilk beverage fortified with 0.4% algae oil with both EPA and DHA
Dietary Supplement:
Algae Oil Capsule
Algae oil capsules with EPA and DHA

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Columbus Ohio

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Other Compliance Percent of days that participants consume their beverage or pill 4 weeks
Primary Erythrocyte EPA and DHA levels Percent EPA and DHA of total fatty acids in erythrocyte samples 4 weeks
Secondary Plasma EPA and DHA levels Percent EPA and DHA of total fatty acids in plasma samples 4 weeks
Secondary Peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) EPA and DHA levels Percent EPA and DHA of total fatty acids in PBMC samples 4 weeks
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