Effects of Krill Oil on Muscle Recovery After Exercise
Official title: Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil on the Recovery From Muscle Damaging Exercise: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Run by University of Glasgow · NCT06939244 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if taking krill oil can help older adults recover better from tough exercise.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Glasgow Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Glasgow, Other) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06939244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 60 years or older who engage in minimal resistance-type exercise.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with diabetes, severe cardiovascular diseases, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates how krill oil supplementation affects recovery from muscle-damaging exercise in older adults. Participants will undergo a series of assessments, including physical activity and diet questionnaires, as well as neuromuscular measurements. The study will take place at the University of Glasgow, where participants will be required to attend multiple visits under specific conditions, such as fasting and avoiding intense exercise prior to assessments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how krill oil may enhance recovery and reduce muscle damage in older adults after exercise.
How similar studies have gone: While there is some existing research on omega-3 fatty acids and muscle recovery, the specific effects of krill oil in this context are less explored, making this study a novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 60 years old or older * Have a BMI of less than 30kg/m2 * Participating in resistance-type exercise for less than 1h per week Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes * Severe cardiovascular disease defined as arrythmia, valve disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, congenital heart disease or myocardial infarct. * Seizure disorders * Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure higher than 150/90mmHg at baseline measurement) * Cancer or cancer that has been in remission for less than 5 years * Ambulatory impairments limiting the ability to perform muscle function assessments * Dementia * Taking medications known to affect muscle (like steroids) * Having an implanted electronic device (such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or insulin pump) * Allergies to seafood * Regular consumption of more than one portion of oily fish per week
Where it's running
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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Other, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stuart Gray
- Email: stuart.gray@glasgow.ac.uk
- Phone: +441413302569
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.