The Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Vocal Performance

Baylor University43 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

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

Interventions

omega-3 PUFA supplementDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

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

placeboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

placebo

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 28 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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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).

Locations (1)

Baylor University

Waco, Texas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily

survey designed to aid in subject self-assessment

Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

change in Voice Range Profile

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

Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

change in Body composition

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

Time frame: baseline and up to 11 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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