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NCT Number: NCT05141045

The Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Vocal Performance

The purpose of this study was to determine if use of omega-3 PUFA supplement in combination with a singer's training regimen enhances training adaptations and body composition.

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Key information

Conditions

Voice Range Profile Body Composition Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily Reflux Symptom Index

Age range

18 year–28 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Baylor University

Waco, Texas, 76798, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Apparently healthy college vocal performers (male and female of all ethnicities) *Between the ages of 18-28 years
  • Majoring in classical voice in the Baylor University School of Music or musical theatre in the Baylor University Department of Theatre Arts.

Exclusion criteria

  • Previously diagnosed with a voice disorder
  • Vegans
  • Smokers
  • Allergic to fish, shellfish or safflower oil
  • Have been taking daily FO n-3 supplement within the past three months, or any supplement known to effect muscle biology (e.g. creatine).

Treatment and study plan

omega-3 PUFA supplement

Dietary Supplement

participants were instructed to take 3.0 grams per day of omega-3 PUFA supplement

Placebo

Dietary Supplement

placebo

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily

    Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

    survey designed to aid in subject self-assessment

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in Voice Range Profile

    Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

    known as a phonetogram, is a representation of a participants minimum and maximum intensity levels across vocal range

  2. change in Body composition

    Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

    height in cm, weight measured in kg. Bio-electrical impedance scale use to assess lean and body fat mass, measured in kg. Weight and height were combined to report BMI in kg/m^2

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baylor University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Dec 2, 2021
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 2021

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