Stress-related Changes in Inflammation Clinical Trial
Official title:
Academic Stress and Proinflammatory Cytokines: Omega-3 Intervention
This study is designed to examine the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood in medical students.
This study will examine how supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (key
fish oil components) affects immune and mood responses to examination stress. This study
will examine these outcomes in medical students during academic examination periods as well
as less stressful non-exam periods. Participants will take fish oil supplements or placebo
pills for approximately 3 months during which time relevant mood, endocrine, and immune
measures will be assessed.
For detailed information about the study, please visit our website at
http://www.stressandhealth.org
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment