Clinical trials: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Alzheimer's Disease
Brain Amyloid and Vascular Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid
The number of Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to triple by 2050. Compared to the general population, Veterans have a greater risk of AD, likely in part due to their increased incidence of traumatic…
- Trial name
- BRAVE-EPA (NCT02719327)
- Testing
- icosapent ethyl (IPE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress-related Changes in Inflammation
Academic Stress and Proinflammatory Cytokines: Omega-3 Intervention
This study is designed to examine the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood in medical students.
- Trial name
- NCT00519779
- Testing
- omega-3 supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation
Dose Response Effects of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to determine the lowest effective dose of EPA + DHA (300, 600, 900 and 1,800 mg/day delivered as fish oil supplements) that significantly attenuates the inflammatory response to in vivo and ex vivo…
- Trial name
- NCT01078909
- Testing
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid (EPA + DHA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Biomarkers in Postmenopausal Women
This study is designed to gather information on how the prescription drug Lovaza™ which contains omega-3 fatty acids, affects blood and tissue risk biomarkers for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01252290
- Testing
- Lovaza™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Corneal Nerves Function and Structure
Peripheral neuropathy affects about 50% of the diabetic population and there is no treatment other than good blood glucose control, which is ineffective in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT04222660
- Testing
- Blackmores Omega Daily (4 1g capsules per day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Bone Density, Body Composition
VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL: Effects on Bone Structure and Architecture (VITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or fish oil (1 gram of omega-3 fatty…
- Conditions
- Bone Density, Body Composition, Bone Health
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01747447)
- Testing
- omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 771 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
COPD, Asthma
LungVITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (lungVITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Conditions
- COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary Function, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- lungVITAL (NCT01728571)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Breast Cancer
Dietary Fat, Eicosanoids and Breast Cancer Risk
The primary objective of this investigation is to determine whether diets designed to increase plasma n3 concentrations (a low fat diet, with or without n3 fatty acid enrichment), will favorably affect sex hormone distribution in…
- Trial name
- NCT01824498
- Testing
- Low Fat diet, Low Fat high n3 diet, High Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
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
Sarcopenia, Dynapenia
Omega-3 Supplementation and Resistance Training
The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid [EPA/DHA] supplement) augments the effects of a 12-week resistance training program in…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Dynapenia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02617511
- Testing
- Omega-3 Supplementation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Whole Body Energy Metabolism
Effects of 12 Weeks of Omega 3 Supplementation on Resting Metabolic Rate
Fatty acids are the main components of the cell membranes. It has been demonstrated that diet can alter the characteristics and function of many membranes in the body, which has an effect on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT02092649
- Testing
- Omega-3 Complete
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 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
Severe Hypertriglyceridemia
Epanova® Compared to Lovaza® In a Pharmacokinetic, Single-dose, Evaluation
The objectives of this study are to compare the relative bioavailabilities of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in plasma from a single dose of Epanova or Lovaza during periods of high- and low -fat…
- Trial name
- ECLIPSE (NCT01208961)
- Testing
- Epanova (4 g) and Lovaza (4 g), Lovaza (4 g) and Epanova (4 g)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Growth and Development
Study Comparing Blood Levels of Fatty Acids After Consuming Two Forms of Cod Liver Oil
This study is designed to compare the incremental area under the curve from 0 to 24h (iAUC0-24h) of plasma levels of n-3 fatty acids (sum of total and free eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) after…
- Trial name
- NCT02428699
- Testing
- Emulsified cod liver oil product, Non-emulsified cod liver oil product
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders
Evaluating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Heart Disease and Behavior
Omega-3 fatty acids are a certain kind of fish fat that has recently been shown to have health benefits. This study will examine the effectiveness of fish oil supplementation for reducing the early signs of heart disease risk and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00663871
- Testing
- Fish Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Inflammatory Process
Vitamin D and Fish Oil for Autoimmune Disease, Inflammation and Knee Pain
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor® fish…
- Conditions
- Autoimmune Diseases, Systemic Inflammatory Process, Knee Pain Chronic, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01351805)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease
Fenofibrate and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Modulation of Endotoxemia
The purpose of this study is to better understand the anti-inflammatory benefits of two prescription medicines that are currently used to help people with cholesterol problems.
- Trial name
- FFAME (NCT01048502)
- Testing
- Fenofibrate (Tricor) tablets, Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mania
Neurochemical Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents at Risk for Mania
The purpose of this study is to see if taking a substance called omega-3 fatty acids is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating adolescents with major depressive disorder (also called simply "depression" or "clinical…
- Trial name
- R34 (NCT00917501)
- Testing
- OMega 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Residual Disease, Aggressive Periodontitis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Aggressive Periodontitis
The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority will be to evaluate the effect of 3 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 100 mg of aspirin daily supplementation over a period of 180 days as adjunct to…
- Trial name
- NCT03093207
- Testing
- Open flap debridement, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Aspirin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho