Body Composition, Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily, Reflux Symptom Index, Voice Range Profile
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTomega-3 PUFA supplement
participants were instructed to take 3.0 grams per day of omega-3 PUFA supplement
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTplacebo
placebo
Sponsors
Baylor University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 28 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Evaluation of Ability to Sing Easily | baseline and up to 11 weeks | survey designed to aid in subject self-assessment |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in Body composition | baseline and up to 11 weeks | 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 |
| change in Voice Range Profile | baseline and up to 11 weeks | known as a phonetogram, is a representation of a participants minimum and maximum intensity levels across vocal range |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed