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HypercholesterolemiaPhase 3NCT02609295

Effects of α-linolenic Acid Supplementation on Hemostasis in Nondiabetic and Hypercholesterolemic Subjects

A Phase 3 study testing ALA group in people with Hypercholesterolemia, run by Yonsei University at 1 site in South Korea.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study evaluates whether ALA intake alters total cholesterol and homeostatic factors and the relationship between these alteration and lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 68 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Hypercholesterolemia
What is being tested?
ALA group
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
86 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
Feb 2015to Aug 2015
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 68 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Voluntarily agree to participate and sign in informed consent form
  • Adults aged 40-70
  • Nondiabetic and hypercholesterolemic subjects (serum cholesterol ≥ 200 mg/dL)

Who cannot join

  • Subjects taking any medication or supplements known to affect lipid metabolism or platelet function, n-3 fatty acid supplementation or n-3 fatty acid-rich fish more than two times per week
  • Following diseases: dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, liver disease, renal disease, pancreatitis, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, or any other disease requiring treatment
  • Participation in clinical trials of any drug or supplement within 30 days prior to the participation of the study
  • Pregnant or lactating women, alcoholic, mental patient
  • Judged to be inappropriate for the study by the investigator after reviewing other reasons

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

South Korea1 site
  • Yonsei University

    Seoul, 03722

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: Effects of α-linolenic Acid Supplementation in the Form of Perilla Oil on Collagen-epinephrine Closure Time, Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time and Lp-PLA2 Activities in Nondiabetic and Hypercholesterolemic Subjects

This study evaluates whether ALA intake alters total cholesterol and homeostatic factors and the relationship between these alteration and lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity.

Read the detailed description

An 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted with 86 nondiabetic and borderline-to-moderate hypercholesterolemic (200mg/dL ≤ serum cholesterol ≤ 300mg/dL) subjects, not taking any medications and supplements to affect lipid metabolism, platelet function and inflammation, divided into two groups: an α-linolenic acid (ALA) group [1.2 g (two capsules) of perilla oil daily; 497 mg ALA] and a placebo group (1.2 g of medium-chain triglyceride oil daily).

Being tested
Placebo, ALA group
Keywords
α-linolenic acid, perilla oil, aPTT, Collagen-epinephrine closure time, Lp-PLA2
Medical subject headings
Hypercholesterolemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlaceboDietary supplement

    1.2 g (two capsules) of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil

  • ALA groupDietary supplement

    1.2 g (two capsules) of perilla oil

Study groups in NCT02609295
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorIndividuals who consumed 1.2 g (two capsules) of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil daily
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Placebo
ALA groupExperimentalIndividuals who consumed 1.2 g (two capsules) of perilla oil daily
Receives: Dietary Supplement: ALA group

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Collagen-Epinephrine Closure Time (C-EPI CT)

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Collagen-Epinephrine Closure Time (C-EPI CT)

    Measured: 8-week follow up

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Prothrombin Time (PT)

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Prothrombin Time (PT)

    Measured: 8-week follow up

  3. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

    Measured: Baseline

  4. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

    Measured: 8-week follow up

  5. Fibrinogen

    Measured: Baseline

  6. Fibrinogen

    Measured: 8-week follow up

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Nov 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2015
  3. Primary completionAug 2015
  4. Study completionAug 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
86 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02609295
Sponsor's protocol ID
HP-ALA-hyperchol
Status last verified
Jan 2016
First submitted
16 Nov 2015
Last updated
22 Jan 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing ALA group in people with Hypercholesterolemia, run by Yonsei University at 1 site in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Collagen-Epinephrine Closure Time (C-EPI CT) (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jan 2016.

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