Asthmatic Adults Needed for Study on Omega-3 Supplements

Filed in archive Allergy Medications , Allergy: Research and Development , Asthma on July 3, 2008

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If your are 18 to 55 years of age, non-smoker and are taking asthma medications and requiring bronchodilator medication for periodic symptom relief and/or to protect against exercise-induced asthma symptoms, McMaster University needs you in a study that aims to assess the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acid supplementation from fish oils in people with asthma.

Eligible participants will undergo:

• comprehensive assessment of asthma and assessment of the effects of your current therapy


• blood samples are required for cholesterol testing


• provided with dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid capsules for two three-week periods


• requires four two-hour visits to the firestone Institute for Respiratory Health research clinic in Hamilton over a nine-week period.

Participants will receive remuneration for their time and participation. If you think you are eligible and would like to participate, contact John Brannan at 905-522-1155, ext. 33584 or e-mail at brannan@mcmaster.ca.