Fish oil for preventing colds and respiratory infections
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking fish oil with free fatty acids can help healthy adults avoid colds and other respiratory infections. If you are generally healthy and willing to take fish oil capsules daily, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are in generally good health
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You are willing and able to take fish oil by mouth
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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