Clinical trials: Docosahexaenoic Acid
Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Personalized Approach
This project aims to evaluate whether a dose-response relationship exists between dose of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), delivered as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and change in markers of inflammation, and whether these…
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02553915
- Testing
- EPA 1 g/day, EPA 2 g/day, EPA 4 g/day
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Fish Oil and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Study
Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has tripled from 5% to 15%. Major consequences of obesity include insulin resistance, type- 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and nonalcoholic…
- Trial name
- NCT01285362
- Testing
- Fish Oil Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Cataract
Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2)
Oral supplementation with the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation (antioxidant vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc) has been shown to reduce the risk of progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration…
- Trial name
- AREDS2 (NCT00345176)
- Testing
- Lutein/zeaxanthin, DHA/EPA, Lutein/zeaxanthin and DHA/EPA
- Where
- 91 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,203 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Benign Breast Neoplasm, Ductal Breast Carcinoma In Situ
Study of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivors
This randomized phase II trial studies how well docosahexaenoic acid works in preventing recurrence in breast cancer survivors. Docosahexaenoic acid supplement may prevent recurrence in breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Benign Breast Neoplasm, Ductal Breast Carcinoma In Situ, Invasive Breast Carcinoma, Lobular Breast Carcinoma In Situ
- Trial name
- NCT01849250
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic Acid
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Alzheimer's Disease
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an Omega 3 Fatty Acid, in Slowing the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether chronic DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) supplementation slows the progression of cognitive and functional decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- DHA (NCT00440050)
- Testing
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
- Where
- 51 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS)
Hypertriglyceridemia
Vascular and Lipid Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People With Moderately Elevated Triglycerides
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular and lipid effects of two doses of an omega-3 fatty acid concentrate in a group of people who normally are not treated for high lipids.
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT00504309)
- Testing
- 4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules, 4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on Endothelial Function in Diabetic Subjects
This pilot trial seeks to obtain preliminary data on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (4g/d) on endothelial function measured via endopat2000 after 12 weeks of intervention among adults with elevated triglycerides and…
- Trial name
- NCT02422446
- Testing
- Icosapent ethyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pregnancy, Child Development
Improving Maternal and Child Health Through Prenatal Fatty Acid Supplementation
The purpose of the study is to test whether nutritional supplementation during pregnancy is associated with 1) improved maternal health during pregnancy; 2) improved infant birth and neurodevelopmental outcomes, and 3) whether…
- Trial name
- NAPS (NCT02647723)
- Testing
- DHA, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Atherosclerosis, Low-density Lipoproteins Aggregation Susceptibility
The Effect of E-EPA on Circulating LDL and Plasma Lipid Metabolism
40-70 healthy volunteers of ages 18 to 65 participate in a E-EPA-diet where 3,9 grams of E-EPA is added to their normal diet and lifestyles for a month.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Low-density Lipoproteins Aggregation Susceptibility, Low-density Lipoprotein Lipid Composition, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- EPA&LDL (NCT04152291)
- Testing
- Ethyl-Eicosapentaenoic Acid (E-EPA)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wihuri Research Institute
Hypertriglyceridemia
Epanova® for Lowering Very High Triglycerides II (EVOLVE II)
This is a double-blind, randomized, olive oil-controlled study to investigate the efficacy and safety of Epanova as an adjunct therapy to diet for reduction of TG levels in subjects with severe hypertriglyceridemia.
- Trial name
- EVOLVEII (NCT02009865)
- Testing
- Epanova, Olive Oil
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 379 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Epilepsy
Double Blind, Crossover Study of Fish Oil [EPA and DHA] for Intractable Partial Seizures
The purpose of this study is to determine if Omega-3 fatty acids reduce seizures and modify cardiac risk factors in people with epilepsy.
- Trial name
- FOS (NCT00871377)
- Testing
- High Dose Fish Oil, Low Dose Fish Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Cystic Fibrosis
Study of LAU-7b in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis in Adults
An International Phase II, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAU-7b administered once-daily for 6 months for the treatment of CF.
- Trial name
- APPLAUD (NCT03265288)
- Testing
- LAU-7b
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Phase
Omega -3 Fatty Acid in Combination With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
This is a Phase I/II single site, open label clinical trial. The purpose of the Phase I portion is to determine the safety, tolerability, and recommended Phase II dose of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) when given daily in…
- Trial name
- NCT04006847
- Testing
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Attention Deficit Disorder
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid on Cortical Function in ADHD
The study hypothesis is that DHA is more effective than placebo in increasing brain activation and reducing symptoms in psychostimulant-free children with ADHD.
- Trial name
- NCT01883817
- Testing
- DHA Omega-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Healthy Volunteers
Influence of Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Various triOMEG Sausages on the HS-Omega-3 Index in Healthy Individuals
New approaches to increase eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in our diet are needed, but any new approach needs to demonstrate the bioavailability of EPA+DHA, and its safety and palatability.
- Trial name
- NCT02148835
- Testing
- Sausage: Triomeg, Sausage: Control
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clemens von Schacky
Obesity, Inflammation
Effects of DHA on Pro-resolving Anti-inflammatory Mediators in Obese Patients Undergoing Weight-loss Treatment
Comparative, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-centre, single-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of providing additional DHA omega-3 fatty acids supplements to increase the levels of pro-resolving and…
- Trial name
- NCT01865448
- Testing
- Omega-3 DHA
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Protein Supplies SL
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
DHA For The Treatment of Pediatric Concussion Related to Sports Injury
In recent years, media attention has focused on the long-term sequelae of repeated concussive episodes in professional athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01903525
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Coli, FAP
Chemoprevention Trial in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Coli Using EPA
This purpose of this study is to investigate whether the number and size of rectal polyps can be reduced in patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) by using a highly-purified form of a naturally occurring substance…
- Trial name
- NCT00510692
- Testing
- Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA), Endoscopy, Biopsies taken
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- S.L.A. Pharma AG
COVID-19 Disease
Study of LAU-7b for the Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Disease in Adults
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2/3 Study of LAU-7b against confirmed COVID-19 Disease in hospitalized patients at a higher risk of complications.
- Trial name
- RESOLUTION (NCT04417257)
- Testing
- LAU-7b
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 351 people
- Sponsor
- Laurent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cancer Cachexia
A Pilot Study of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in Patients With Cancer Cachexia
The data collected through this pilot study will allow us to increase our understanding of cancer cachexia and the effect of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) on cancer cachexia.
- Trial name
- NCT00815685
- Testing
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute