Fish oil and exercise combo study for obesity inflammation pulled before start
NCT ID NCT05297383
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This pilot study aimed to see if taking fish oil supplements could improve gut bacteria and make exercise more effective at reducing inflammation in people with obesity. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results or conclusions are available.
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)
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2022
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2022
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old. * Overweight/ Obese. * Elevated Triglycerides. * Fasting blood glucose \< 126 mg/dL Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with diabetes, liver disease, or any lower gastrointestinal disease. * Currently taking blood pressure, diabetes, or lipid lowering medication. * Received antibiotic treatment within the last 6 months. * Are pregnant, lactating, have an irregular menstrual cycle, or are menopausal. * Currently following a structured or formal weight loss program. * Exercise ≥ 1 time/week or a moderate-high score on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. * Currently taking fish oil supplements (within 4 weeks prior to participant randomization) or eat ≥1 fatty fish meal/week. * Do not have access to a smartphone. * Feel uncomfortable riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes.
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