Study Recruitment
Participate in our Canadian Omega-3 Screener Study!
Recruiting adults aged 18–64 to participate in our study.
Receive $25 as a thank you for your time and participation for:
- Coming to our lab for a quick 1-hour visit and providing an intravenous blood draw (about 3mL) on UW Campus in BMH following an 8-hour overnight fast.
- Completing 3 x Online 24hr Dietary Recall (about 30 mins each).
- One online Omega-3 Questionnaire (about 5 mins).
To learn more about the study, you can follow the link below to our eligibility screener:
The Study Background:
Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids support heart and brain health, but most Canadians are likely not getting enough to receive these health benefits!
Currently, blood omega-3 levels in adults can only be accurately measured through a blood draw of some form. This study aims to compare the results of a Canadian Omega-3 Questionnaire with the results of an intravenous blood draw to test the validity of a non-invasive form of omega-3 analysis.
Eligible participants will be invited to visit our lab for a fasted Intravenous blood sample and complete a brief diet and wellness survey. Within two weeks of the lab visit, participants will be asked to complete multiple 24-hour dietary recalls.
Funding Sources:
This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board (REB#48395).