Investigating how fish oil affects the voices of female professional voice users
Official title: The effect of fish oil supplementation on the voice of female professional voice users
Funded at Baylor University · NIH-11115371 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether taking omega-3 supplements can help female singers and teachers feel less vocal fatigue after using their voices a lot, so they can keep performing at their best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Waco, United States) |
| Project start | April 15, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $450,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R15DC021053-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11115371 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cis-gender, pre-menopausal females over the age of 18 who use their voice professionally.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not female, or who are not professional voice users, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on female professional voice users, such as singers and teachers, who often experience vocal fatigue that can hinder their performance. The study aims to explore whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can help reduce inflammation in the vocal folds after intensive voice use. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 10 weeks, and their vocal health will be monitored through various biomarkers. This approach seeks to provide insights into safe and effective methods for maintaining vocal health in those who rely on their voice for their profession.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective dietary recommendations for professional voice users to enhance their vocal health and performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that omega-3 supplementation can reduce inflammation in other areas of the body, suggesting potential success for this novel application in vocal health.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor University
Waco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perrine, Brittany Leigh — Baylor University
- Study coordinator: Perrine, Brittany Leigh
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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