Status: Recruiting
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Subconcussive Head Impacts
The purpose of the proposed double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial is to understand how supplementation with fish oil \[docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)\] promote brain health against soccer heading. The study involves taking DHA+EPA or placebo, questionnaires, blood draws, brain imaging, tests to evaluate heart function, and soccer headings.
Participants needed: 208
Trial details
Age: 18-30Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Indiana UniversityUpdated: Apr 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Between age 18-30 [+4]
Any head or neck injury within 6 months before the study [+6]