Intervention With Long-chain n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids From Microalgae Oil in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Intervention With Long-chain n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids From Microalgae Oil in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
NCT ID: NCT01742468 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 38 Completion: 2013-09
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Interventions
long-chain n-3 PUFA, sunflower oil
Summary
The study was performed to investigate the effects of a daily consumption of n-3 LC-PUFA supplemented products (sausage, tomato spread, milk beverage) on disease activity, inflammatory markers, and cardiovascular risk factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Primary Outcome
Sum of tender and swollen joints (68/66), disease activity score DAS 28, ultrasound score US-7