Omega-3 supplements to lower diabetes risk in at-risk adults
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk factors for developing diabetes in people with normal cholesterol but other risk factors. You might be asked to follow study visits and dietary/health restrictions for about 33 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Be a man or a post-menopausal woman, age 45 to 74
- Have a BMI between 25 and 40
- Confirm menopause (FSH blood test of at least 30 U/L)
- Be a non-smoker and get less than 2 hours of structured exercise per week
- Drink less than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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