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Omega-3 Supplementation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

NCT07393399 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2026-02-06

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Summary

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate whether oral omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can modulate inflammation, oxidative stress, and telomere maintenance in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in remission. Women aged 18-45 years with SLE (SLEDAI-2K ≤ 4) will be allocated to receive either omega-3 (5,400 mg/day of EPA+DHA) or placebo for 12 weeks. A parallel healthy control group will undergo the same intervention scheme. Clinical, biochemical, and molecular assessments including inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress markers (TBARS, ORAC, T-AOC), and relative telomere length (T/S ratio) will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The trial is designed to determine whether omega-3 can attenuate chronic low-grade inflammation and oxidative imbalance, both key drivers of cellular dysfunction and premature immunosenescence in SLE. Omega-3 PUFAs exert anti-inflammatory effects through competition with arachidonic acid for COX/LOX enzymes and by activating GPR120, which inhibits the TAK1-NF-κB-JNK inflammatory cascade. Their antioxidant effects may further reduce reactive oxygen species and support genomic stability. By integrating clinical, biochemical, and molecular outcomes, this study provides a comprehensive evaluation of omega-3 effects on pathways implicated in accelerated cellular aging in autoimmune diseases. The findings are expected to clarify whether omega-3 supplementation represents a safe, low-cost strategy capable of improving inflammatory and oxidative profiles and contributing to telomere preservation in women with SLE, supporting future precision-nutrition approaches in this population.

Conditions

  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA plus DHA)

Oral omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (EPA+DHA), 5,400 mg/day for 12 weeks.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Inert soybean oil capsules identical in appearance to the active supplement.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sao Paulo

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-31
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2028-07-31

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