Fish oil for Moms-to-Be: a new way to control fats in the blood?

NCT ID NCT04349475

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements can help lower very high triglyceride levels in pregnant women. High triglycerides during pregnancy can increase the chance of having a large baby. The study involves 40 pregnant women with elevated triglycerides and aims to see if the supplement can slow the rise of these fats in the blood during the third trimester.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypertriglyceridemia Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado/Anschutz Medical Campus

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States