Concentration of n-3 PUFA Monohydroxylated Derivatives in Adults With Obesity After n-3 PUFA Supplementation.
Purpose
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily supplementation with SPM Active® can increase omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivatives and improve well-being in adults with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does 2 g/day of SPM Active® for 12 weeks increase plasma levels of 14-hydroxydocosahexaenoic (HDHA), 17-HDHA, and 18-hydroxy eicosapentaenoic acid (HEPE)? Does 2 g/day of SPM Active® for 12 weeks improve self-reported burnout, life satisfaction, and sleep quality? Participants will: Take two SPM Active® soft-gel capsules daily for 12 weeks (±2-4 days). Provide 12-hour fasting blood samples before and after the intervention. Complete validated surveys on burnout, life satisfaction, and sleep quality at baseline and study end.
Condition
- Obesity
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Between 45 Years and 60 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- adults, ages 45-60 years - Body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40 kg/m^2 - Any race or ethnicity
Exclusion Criteria
- Age < 45 years or > 60 years - pregnant or breastfeeding women - BMI < 30 kg/m^2 or > 40 kg/m^2 - Diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes - Active autoimmune disease, liver disease, coagulopathy, or hypothyroidism - Known allergy to fish or shellfish - Current use of any of the following medications: asthma controller therapies, anticoagulants, estrogen or testosterone, daily aspirin or NSAIDs. - Inability to give informed consent - Receiving immunomodulatory or immunosuppressant therapy - Known active malignancy or undergoing treatment for malignancy - Use of n-3 PUFA supplements or high consumption of fatty fish (> 2 servings/week) within 3 months prior to enrollment.
Study Design
- Phase
- N/A
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- N/A
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
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Experimental SPM Active® Supplementation |
All participants will take two SPM Active® soft-gel capsules daily (total 2 g/day) for 12 weeks (± 2-4 days). Fasting blood samples will be drawn at baseline and at end-of-treatment to quantify 14-HDHA, 17-HDHA, and 18-HEPE levels. Validated surveys assessing burnout, life satisfaction, and sleep quality will be administered before and after the supplementation period. |
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Recruiting Locations
Kannapolis 4474040, North Carolina 4482348 28081
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Detailed Description
Purpose: This study aims to explore the effects of 'SPM Active®,' an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) dietary supplement, on male adults with obesity. The supplement specifically targets the increase of monohydroxylated derivatives of n-3 PUFAs, which play a crucial role in reducing chronic, low-grade inflammation. The primary objective of the study is to determine whether administering SPM Active® at 2g/day for a longer duration (3 months) leads to higher levels of the monohydroxylated derivatives (14-HDHA, 17-HDHA, and 18-HEPE) in adults with obesity (BMI between 30 and 40 kg/m^2, n=33). The secondary objective is to evaluate whether administration of SPM Active® improves the following outcomes: a) burnout, b) life satisfaction, and c) sleep quality. These outcomes will be assessed using validated surveys administered before and after the intervention. Participants: The study will include 33 healthy male and female participants of any ethnicity, aged 45-60 years, with a BMI of 30-40 kg/m^2. Procedures: The intervention involves the administration of the dietary supplement 'SPM Active®' provided by Metagenics. All participants will take 2 soft gel capsules per day for 12 weeks, with a window of +/- 2-4 days. A 12-hour fasting blood sample will be collected from each participant before and after the intervention by a licensed phlebotomist at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) at Kannapolis, NC. Additionally, participants will complete surveys at the start and end of the study.