Participants needed for asthma study involving omega-3 fatty acid
Posted on August 01, 2008 at 04:30 PM.
We need your help in a clinical research study assessing the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation from fish oils in people with asthma.
Omega-3 fatty acids and their role in health and disease have been studied extensively, with the observation that they may have some therapeutic benefits in inflammatory disease.
There is epidemiological evidence that suggests a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, predominantly from communities that eat fish regularly, have a protective effect on diseases with an inflammatory component such as cardiovascular disease and asthma. However, there is little direct evidence to support this observation in persons with asthma.
The western diet is currently rich in fats, however there is mounting evidence of a significant decrease in the content of omega-3s in the modern diet, which are essential and required in the diet. Supplementing the diet with omega-3 fatty acids may have therapeutic benefits, however this requires further research.
We are interested in assessing the effect of omega-3 fatty acids have on asthma by incorporating the latest diagnostic procedures as they may provide a more useful way to assess potential protective effects of such dietary changes in persons with asthma.
To be eligible to participate, you must be:
Eligible participants will undergo:
Participants will receive remuneration for their time and participation.
For more information, please contact John Brannan at 905-522-1155, ext. 33584 or e-mail brannan@mcmaster.ca.
