N/A
N=57
Personalized Nutrition in Young Adults: The Ability of Genetic Information to Motivate Changes in Omega-3 Consumption
Health Behaviour · Nutrition Intervention · Impaired Health
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02829138 ↗Enrolled (actual)
57
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: Omega-3 Dietary Intake — 190.16; 211.50; 395.82; 323.23 mg/day
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Genetic information and Omega-3 fat intake (Genetic); General Nutrition related to Omega-3 fats (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
- Primary completion
- Mar 2016
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Omega-3 Dietary Intake |
190.16; 211.50; 395.82; 323.23 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Blood Triglycerides (Physiological Parameter) |
1.02; 0.9; 1.02; 1.02 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Omega-3 Index in Blood (Physiological Parameter) |
3.97; 3.86; 4.15; 3.97 | — |
Summary
There are many health benefits associated with the consumption of omega-3 dietary fats. Omega-3 fats, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can be found in marine food products such as fatty fish, in fortified products such as eggs and milk, or in dietary supplements such as fish oil. Despite numerous health benefits, it is well documented that most people in Western society are not meeting the recommended daily amounts of EPA and DHA omega-3 fats.
The overall objective of this study is to examine whether providing young adults (18-25 years) with personal genetic information changes behavior with regards to omega-3 fat consumption. In order to achieve this objective, study participants will be divided into two groups: 1. Genetic and 2. Non-Genetic. The Genetic Group will be provided with their personalized information regarding a common gene variant in addition to general information regarding the health benefits of omega-3 fats, while the Non-Genetic Group will only receive the general information. Primary outcomes studied will include dietary habits and secondary outcomes include blood markers of cardiometabolic health.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Between the ages of 18-25 years
Exclusion Criteria
- Younger than 18 years
- Older than 25 years
- Allergic to fish and/or shellfish
- If the participants are currently consuming high amounts of omega-3 food products
- Unable to get to the University of Guelph for study visits (lack of transportation, or lives too far away)
- Anticipating a significant change in lifestyle (moving houses, joining the gym, participating in elite athletic activities)
- Not comfortable giving blood samples
- Taking medication which modifies or changes blood lipid levels
- Expecting to become pregnant, pregnant or lactating
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02829138). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.