Clinical trials: Fish Oils
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effect of Fish Oil on Plasma Triglycerides in Adults
The purpose of this small, short pilot study is to determine the feasibility (e.g., recruitment, dose acceptance, retention) of a future longer trial comparing the effects of two types of omega-3 fats from fish oil on plasma…
- Trial name
- NCT00804427
- Testing
- Fish oil (90% triglycerides), Fish oil (60% triglycerides), Fish oil (ethyl esters)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Atrial Fibrillation
Fish Oil for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to determine if omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce atrial fibrillation and other outcomes after cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- FISH (NCT00446966)
- Testing
- Omega Three Polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chirag Sandesara
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Fish Oils on Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to determine whether improvement in fat and muscle metabolism after the treatment with Omacor (fish oils) provides insight into the link between obesity, fat and muscle function leading to metabolic…
- Trial name
- NCT00579436
- Testing
- omega-3 fatty acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Philip Kern
Arterial Stiffness
Minimum Time Effect of Fish Oil on Arterial Stiffness
This study will seek to determine the minimum time of 4 g/day fish oil supplementation to cause a clinically significant effect on arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT06981364
- Testing
- Fish Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Salisbury University
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Actions of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The metabolic syndrome raises the risk of heart disease and is currently at epidemic proportions in the U.S. It consists of 3 of the following components: central obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, abnormal blood pressure and…
- Trial name
- NCT01896414
- Testing
- EPA (marine fatty acids)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Skin Health
Nutritional Study of Fish Oil in Skin Quality in Healthy Women
The skin acts as a barrier against the external environment and prevents water loss from the body. Aging is a natural process leading to changes in the skin and fish oil has been shown to prevent inflammation, hyperpigmentation…
- Trial name
- OPTIHUD (NCT05128240)
- Testing
- Ceto 10
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Epax Norway AS
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Fish Oil Pilot Trial
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Unlike the other leading causes of death, no medical therapies currently available improve the course of disease or…
- Trial name
- COD-Fish (NCT00835289)
- Testing
- n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Absorption of Omega-3, Omega-3 Supplementation
A Study in Healthy Adults to Compare the Bioavailability of EPA + DHA From Two Microalgal Sources to One Fish Source and Placebo
This is a randomised, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled study in healthy adults to compare the absorption of two microalgal formulations, to a fish oil and a placebo.
- Conditions
- Absorption of Omega-3, Omega-3 Supplementation, Healthy Participants
- Trial name
- GOBO 2 (NCT07241377)
- Testing
- life'sTM omega O1035DS nTG, life'sTM omega O3020DS nTG, MEG-3 3323rTG
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RDC Clinical Pty Ltd
Obesity
Comparison of MAG and Fish Oil Efficacy
A potential application for unstructured monoacylglycerol (MAG) containing long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA)can be to provide essential fatty acids to humans who chronically consume lipases inhibitor such as…
- Trial name
- NCT01797757
- Testing
- Fish oil enriched with EPA, MAG-EPA oil, Orlistat
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Cognitive Performance, Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Lutein, Zeaxathin, and Fish Oil Supplementation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn the impact of lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil (LZF) supplementation in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Performance, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Bone Loss
- Trial name
- NCT06489873
- Testing
- Active Comparator (Lutein, zeaxanthin, and fish oil supplement (LZF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Inflammation, Dyslipidemia
Study Comparing Fish Oil and Krill Oil
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and in krill oil. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of the recommended dose of a fish oil supplement (Omax3…
- Trial name
- NCT02670356
- Testing
- Fish oil, Krill oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Cardiometabolic Health
Effect of Differently Fed Farmed Gilthead Sea Bream Consumption
The trial was a double-blind randomized dietary intervention study with a 1:1 allocation ratio, conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
- Trial name
- NCT05417191
- Testing
- Conventional fish, Enriched fish
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Eye Health, Vision
The Effects of VisionPure™ on Indices of Vision Health and Cognitive Function
VisionPure™ is a softgel dietary supplement containing fish oil, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin D. The intent of the VisionPure product is to assist in maintaining eye and cognitive health while helping to provide protection…
- Conditions
- Eye Health, Vision, Cognitive Function
- Trial name
- NCT05533658
- Testing
- VisionPure Dietary Supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9
Comparison of EPA and DHA-Rich Fish Oils on Lipoprotein Metabolism In Adults
Background: Metabolism is what the body does to turn food into energy. Omega-3 fatty acids are substances found in foods such as cold-water fish and shellfish that are essential for good health.
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9, Proteomics
- Trial name
- NCT02514070
- Testing
- EPA-rich fish oil, DHA-rich fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Whole Body and Skeletal Muscle Energy Metabolism
Fish Oil Supplementation, Resting Energy Expenditure, Skeletal Muscle Membrane Composition and Metabolism in Elderly Subjects.
Resting metabolic rate (RMR) declines by 1-2% per decade after 20 years of age. This reduction is linked to a decrease in fat free mass (FFM) (10-20%) and the rate of energy expenditure of tissues (Manini 2010).
- Trial name
- NCT02338401
- Testing
- Omega-3 Complete
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Obesity
Fish Oils and Adipose Inflammation Reduction
This study is a clinical trial designed to assess whether fish oil treatments are effective in the prevention of obesity-related fat tissue (adipose) inflammation.
- Trial name
- FAIR (NCT02010359)
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Aging Problems
Explore Effects of Dietary Fish Oil in Human Skin
The purpose of this study is to explore the potential differences in the skin of people who take fish oil versus soybean oil pills.
- Trial name
- NCT03122912
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Soybean Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Immune Dysfunction
Fish Oils and Soybean Lecithin Supplementation Modulate Immune Function in Runners
The purpose of this study was evaluate the comparative effects of FO rich in EPA (FO-EPA) and FO rich in DHA (FO-DHA) on inflammation and neutrophil properties after a prolonged and strenuous exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03364699
- Testing
- dietary supplementation, Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Obesity, Pregnancy
Gestational Obesity and Interventions With Probiotics or Fish Oil Trial
Obesity is one of the most concerning health issues in the modern world, especially due to its association with greater risk of developing a wide range of chronic diseases.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pregnancy, Inflammation
- Trial name
- GOPROFIT (NCT03215784)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Probiotic
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Healthy Volunteers
Krill Oil Study Compared to Fish Oil
The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the absorption of omega-3 fatty acids into the blood following consumption of krill oil compared with fish oil and placebo.
- Trial name
- Krill (NCT01323036)
- Testing
- Krill oil, Fish Oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba