Krill Oil for Pain in Elders
Krill Oil for Pain in Elders
NCT ID: NCT06580912 Phase: PHASE2 Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 40 Completion: 2025-12-17
Conditions
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Interventions
Krill oil, Mixed vegetable oil
Summary
Chronic musculoskeletal pain contributes to mobility disability among older adults. Nutritional interventions, like omega-3 fatty acids, may help manage pain and improve physical function. Supplementation with krill oil may offer advantages to fish oil due to better absorption and additional nutrients. This pilot study aims to assess the feasibility of a clinical trial to determine the impact of krill oil supplementation on pain and function in older adults, informing future research.
Primary Outcome
Omega-3 Index