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Fish oil pills might boost mood in stressed students

NCT ID NCT07391254

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether taking omega-3 supplements (like fish oil) could help with anxiety, depression, and vitamin D levels in college students aged 18-27. Over 100 students took either a placebo, a low dose, or a high dose of omega-3s daily for 90 days. Researchers measured mood using standard questionnaires and checked vitamin D in the blood. The goal was to see if a simple supplement could support mental health in young adults.

What this could mean

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Active substance
omega-3 fatty acids
What this could lead to
If it works, this could suggest that omega-3 supplements help ease anxiety and depression symptoms in young adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy college students, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects on mood may be small or no better than placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

103 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 27 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-27 years * if taking antidepressants or enrolled in therapy, needs to be stable with at least 6 months or more of stable medication dose use and regular therapy appointments Exclusion Criteria: * age younger than 18 and older than 27 * not willing to take two capsules daily for 90 days * not willing to get bloodwork * has a history of fainting during bloodwork * not willing to have anthropometrics measured * not willing to have daily text reminders sent to phone * currently has regularly taken omega 3 daily for at least 6 months * currently has regularly taken vitamin D supplementation daily for at least 6 months * allergic or sensitive to fish * will not like to deal with potential "fish burps" * utilized mental health services for less than 6 months * taken an antidepressant for less than 6 months * currently actively takes benzodiazepines * currently actively takes sedatives or tranquilizers * Currently is taking steroid supplements * currently is taking steroid medications * had surgery within the last 2 weeks or plans on having surgery within the next 3 months * currently taking blood thinning medications * takes NSAIDS regularly * currently using a weight loss drug

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression Psychological Well-Being vitamin D deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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Mental health Vitamin D

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80918, United States

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