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Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Dry-AMD Progression
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Summary
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of krill oil supplementation in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants will receive 4 capsules of krill oil or placebo daily for a period of 3 months. Outcomes will be evaluated after 3-month treatment to assess differences between the two study groups.
Official title: Effect of Krill Oil Supplementation on Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-10-17
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2026-01-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Krill Oil
Qualified subjects start to take supplementation from Day 1 in the trial. Specifically, subjects from Intervention group take 4 capsules of krill oil per day.
Olive Oil
Qualified subjects start to take placebo from Day 1 in the trial. Specifically, subjects from placebo group take 4 capsules of olive oil, which has the same color and smell as the krill oil.
Locations (1)
Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai, China