RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04688398

Study of the Impact of Fatty Acids From Seal Oil on the Relief of Symptoms Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis


Sponsor

Laval University

Enrollment

130 participants

Start Date

Jan 20, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This project proposes to conduct the first fully controlled and randomized clinical study demonstrating the impact of DPA-rich sea bass oil on the reduction of symptoms related to rheumatoid arthritis. This unique approach will allow to clinically evaluate the benefits of sea bass oil on the relief of rheumatoid arthritis-related pain in a population suffering from inflammatory arthritis.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether omega-3 fatty acids from seal oil (which contain a unique fatty acid not found in fish oil) can reduce joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis who are already on stable medication. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for at least 1 year - Your RA is currently at a low to moderate activity level and has been stable for at least 3 months - You are on a stable dose of your RA medications (DMARDs) for at least 3 months - You are 18 or older **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have another rheumatologic autoimmune disease - You have inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis) - You have fibromyalgia or another condition that would confuse the assessment - You are allergic to fish or seal products - You take more than 10 mg of prednisone daily Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTSeal oil

Consumption of seal oil once per day (at breakfast)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTControl

Consumption of vegetable oil once per day (at breakfast)


Locations(1)

GRMO

Québec, Canada

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