Can fish oil fight lupus inflammation? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07393399
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking high-dose omega-3 (fish oil) pills for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation and cell damage in women with lupus who are in remission. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and telomere length, which is linked to aging. The goal is to see if omega-3 is a safe, low-cost way to help manage lupus long-term.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 45 years * Diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) according to the EULAR/ACR classification criteria * Remission or low disease activity, defined as SLEDAI-2K ≤ 4 * On stable doses of hydroxychloroquine and/or glucocorticoids (≤10 mg/day of prednisone or equivalent) for at least 8 weeks prior to enrollment * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent * Willingness to maintain usual dietary patterns and physical activity levels throughout the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements or use within the previous 3 months * Pregnancy or lactation * Presence of severe infection, neoplastic disease, or diabetes mellitus * Known allergy or intolerance to fish oil or soybean oil * Any medical condition or circumstance that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with study participation or adherence to the protocol
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