🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-12-19
Genes, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors (NCT01343342)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Laval University
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The main purpose of this study is to examine whether n-3 PUFA-induced changes in metabolic risk factors are influenced by genetic variations within genes acting as fatty acids sensors.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (5 items).
Location: Institute of Nutraceutical and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University — Québec
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- subjects taking medication for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, diabetes or taking anticoagulant or n-3 PUFA supplementation;
- having a taste aversion for fish, fish allergy or regular alcohol drinker;
- body mass index \> 40kg/m2;
- pregnant or nursing women.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Institute of Nutraceutical and Functional Foods (INAF), Laval University — Québec,
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.