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Fish oil and red wine: a recipe for less inflammation?

NCT ID NCT00682318

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Carsten Skarke, MD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how fish oil and red wine change certain markers in the blood and urine that are linked to inflammation and cell stress. Forty healthy adults will take high doses of fish oil or a placebo, along with red wine or alcohol, to see how these substances affect the body. The goal is to better understand the effects of omega-3 fatty acids and red wine on health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) and red wine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help clarify how omega-3s and red wine affect inflammation and cell stress, potentially guiding future dietary recommendations.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not designed to prove any health benefit. Results may not apply to people with health conditions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics (ITMAT), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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