Omega-3 Supplementation for Smell Dysfunction
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/23/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2014 |
| End Date: | April 2018 |
Effect of Omega-3 Supplementation in Patients With Smell Dysfunction Following Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Resection
Omega-3 supplementation has been shown to have neuroprotective and potentially
anti-inflammatory properties in both central and peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators
are studying to see if omega-3 supplementation will affect olfactory (smell) function in
patients with olfactory dysfunction following endoscopic removal of pituitary tumors.
anti-inflammatory properties in both central and peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators
are studying to see if omega-3 supplementation will affect olfactory (smell) function in
patients with olfactory dysfunction following endoscopic removal of pituitary tumors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- sellar/parasellar tumor scheduled to undergo endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal
resection
- 18 years of age or older
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently using blood thinning agents (aside from NSAIDs or cardioprotective ASA)
- elevated AST, ALT, or alk phos >10% outside of normal range, if randomized to omega-3
group
- diabetes, if randomized to omega-3 group and not already on omega-3 prescribed by
another provider
- unable to provide informed consent due cognitive deficiencies
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sites
1364 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(404) 712-2000
Phone: 404-778-3381
Emory University Hospital As the largest health care system in Georgia and the only health...
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