Clinical trials: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia
Niacin, N-3 Fatty Acids and Insulin Resistance
This research study is being conducted to test the effects of two drugs on blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) and blood sugar (glucose) levels in patients with diabetes or "pre-diabetes" (both of which have a condition…
- Trial name
- NCT00286234
- Testing
- omega-3 acid ethyl esters, extended release niacin, combined treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Dakota
Mood Disturbance, Mood Disorders
A Clinical Trial Via Telepsychiatry of Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth
This study consists of a 6-week, open-label, randomized clinical trial study to compare efficacy and tolerability of the natural treatments omega-3 fatty acids, inositol, and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in the treatment of mood…
- Conditions
- Mood Disturbance, Mood Disorders, Natural Supplements, Alternative Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT03911414
- Testing
- Open-label Treatment with Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Inositol, Open-label Treatment with N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of Prescription Omega-3 on LDL-C in Primary Hypercholesterolemia
The objectives of this study are to assess the effects of 4 g/d P-OM3, compared with placebo, on LDL-C and other aspects of the fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00746811
- Testing
- P-OM3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Provident Clinical Research
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
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
Fatty Liver
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) in Diabetic Fatty Liver
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the most severe form of liver injury in the spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has emerged as the major cause of chronic liver disease in developed countries.
- Trial name
- NCT00323414
- Testing
- Polyunsaturated fatty acid (Opti-EPA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Intervention Study With Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a supplement containing omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for three months reduce obesity and insulin resistance to obese adolescents if administered together with a…
- Trial name
- O3WLIRADOL (NCT01456221)
- Testing
- Omega3 and an hypocaloric diet., Sunflower oil with an hypocaloric diet.
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Cognitive Benefits
Citicoline, Creatine, and Omega-3 Effects in Middle Age Women
The purpose of this study is to determine the functional effects of a citicoline, creatine, and omega-3 fatty acids combination when administered for a duration of four weeks (28 days) to non-psychiatric adult female participants.
- Trial name
- NCT01502813
- Testing
- Citicoline, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Creatine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deborah Yurgelun-Todd
Multiple Sclerosis, Depression
Fish Oil for the Treatment of Depression in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
This study will determine whether fish oil can reduce depression in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are mild to moderately depressed and are currently taking antidepressant medication.
- Trial name
- NCT00122954
- Testing
- Fish oil concentrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
High Fat/High Calorie Trial in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of long-term use of high fat/high calorie and high calorie diets in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Lou Gehrig's…
- Trial name
- NCT00983983
- Testing
- Oxepa, Jevity 1.5, Jevity 1.0
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease
Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) 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 oil, 1 gram)…
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01169259)
- Testing
- vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Inflammatory Carcinoma
Testing an Omega-3 Fatty Acid-Based Anti-Cancer Therapy for Patients With Triple-Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer That Has Spread to Other Parts of the Body
This phase Ib/II tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of icosapent ethyl in combination with dasatinib and whether they work to shrink tumors in patients with triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer that has spread to…
- Trial name
- NCT05198843
- Testing
- Dasatinib, Icosapent Ethyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Treatment Of Young Children With Autism (OMG)
This is a pilot, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids in autism. Autism, originally described by Kanner in 1943, is among the most severe of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT01248728
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
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
Hypertension, Kidney Diseases
Effects of Vitamin D and Fish Oil on the Kidney in Hypertensives
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,875 US men and women investigating whether taking dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor (R)…
- Trial name
- NCT02757872
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,232 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Dry Eye Syndrome
Piiloset Trehalose Emulsion Eye Drop Study in Moderate or Severe Dry Eye
The study evaluates the safety, ocular tolerability and efficacy of emulsion eye drops with sacha inchi seed oil, trehalose and hyaluronic acid in the treatment of moderate or severe dry eye in adult patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03569202
- Testing
- Piiloset Trehalose Emulsion Eye Drops, Control Eye Drops
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Kuopio University Hospital
Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases
Effect of Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) on Arteries
The overall objective of LUCHAR Specific Aims 4.1 and 4.2 is to assess the additional contribution of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk markers to traditional biomedical risk factors in the prediction of pre-clinical CVD.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases, Heart Disease, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00935766
- Testing
- Omega-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
History of Myocardial Infarction, Hypertriglyceridemia
A Prospective Observational Program Using Digital Technology Tools to Enhance Patient Adherence to Omacor Therapy
A prospective observational program using digital technology tools to enhance patient adherence to Omacor therapy
- Trial name
- DIAPAsOn (NCT03415152)
- Testing
- Omacor (Omega-3-acid ethyl esters)
- Where
- 93 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Atherosclerosis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, the Omega-3 Index, and Atherosclerosis
An increase in intake of omega-3 fatty acids should increase the Omega-3 Index. Current evidence indicates that this may lead to a reduction in risk for sudden cardiac death and atherosclerotic diseases like myocardial…
- Trial name
- NCT00886704
- Testing
- 500 mg eicosapentaenoic (EPA) plus docosahexaenoic acids (DHA), Control convenience drink
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease PNALD, Cholestasis
Evaluation of Omegaven™ Parenteral Nutrition in Patients With Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)-Induced Cholestasis
The purpose of this study is to determine if established parenteral nutrition (PN) associated liver disease can be reversed or its progression halted by using a parenteral fat emulsion prepared from fish oil as measured by…
- Trial name
- NCT00826020
- Testing
- Omegaven™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska