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Omega-3 Supplementation and Mental Health in College Students

Impact of Omega-3 Supplementation on Omega-3 Status, Vitamin D and Mood in College Students

NCT07391254•University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Summary

This randomized, placebo-controlled double blinded study examined whether placebo, low- or high dose omega 3 fatty acid supplementation had associations with mental health symptoms and vitamin D status in college students aged 18-27.

Detailed Description

A 3-arm randomized design was employed where participants took 2 pills daily for 90 days. The first arm was a placebo, second arm was a low dose omega 3 and third arm was high dose omega 3. Mental health outcomes were measured using the GAD 7 questionnaire that measured anxiety, PHQ-9 which measured depression, and MSQ (Medical Symptoms Questionnaire) that assessed overall bodily symptoms. Vitamin D levels were also assessed as a secondary outcome.

Eligibility

Age

18 - 27 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

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"
+10 more criteria

Locations (1)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

August 29, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 12, 2025

Completion Date

December 12, 2025

Last Updated

March 10, 2026

Enrollment

103

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

Mental HealthVitamin D

Interventions

Placebo

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Low dose Omega 3

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

High dose Omega 3

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: March 10, 2026Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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Omega-3 Supplementation and Mental Health in College Students

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

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