Clinical trials: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Breast Milk Collection
Analysis of Lipids in Human Milk At Different Gestational Ages
Various studies have shown that the milk of a preterm infant differs from that of a term infant in the composition of micronutrients, vitamins, macronutrients, carbohydrates and proteins.
- Trial name
- NCT05989009
- Testing
- Breastfeeding
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Buon Consiglio Fatebenefratelli
Fatty Acid Metabolism
Activity of Essential Fatty Acid Elongation/Desaturation Pathway During Early Life in Human Infants, In Vivo
We will test the following hypotheses: 1. The activity of the desaturating/elongating enzymes assessed by the in vivo conversion of deuterated a-linolenic and linoleic acids to DHA and AA, respectively, will be related to the…
- Trial name
- NCT00342303
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
Pilot Study of PUFA-optimized RUTF for Severe Acute Malnutrition
To test whether a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (RUTF-P) is as effective for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) as standard RUTF.
- Trial name
- NCT02053857
- Testing
- RUTF, RUTF-P, Amoxicillin
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Recurrent Mouth Ulcers
Omega-3 and Quality of Life in Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Patients
The study aims at evaluating the effect of omega-3 on patients suffering recurrent oral aphthous ulcers
- Trial name
- NCT01831453
- Testing
- omega-3
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- October 6 University
Premature Infant, Infant Nutrition Disorders
Nutrition and Neurological Development of Very Preterm Infants
The main goal of this study is to determine, in preterm infants born with a GA < 32 weeks, the association between: the quantity of mother's milk and duration and breastfeeding the intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids and iron…
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Infant Nutrition Disorders, Delayed Mental Development
- Trial name
- EPINUTRI_3 (NCT02184650)
- Testing
- Premature infants with a GA < 32 weeks
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Preterm Infants, Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids
Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT00497289
- Testing
- Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20 %, Lipidem 20%
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Study of the Implication of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Retinopathy of Prematurity in New-born Infants
The development of the retinal vascular network is generally complete during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy but may continue during the first 15 days of life.
- Trial name
- OMEGAROP (NCT02820662)
- Testing
- RETCAM, Blood samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (LCPUFA) Supplementation in Very Low Birth Weight Infants for The Prevention Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a blinding disease affecting infants born prematurely. These infants do not have enough essential fatty acids to structurally support the retina, the nerve tissue in the eye which allows us to…
- Trial name
- NCT02486042
- Testing
- Omegaven, Standard lipids (primarily omega-6 fatty acids)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Effects of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on the Visual Memory of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The investigators anticipate to identify specific polyunsaturated fatty acids that show significant differences between ADHD and control groups.
- Trial name
- NCT03299647
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Schistosomiasis, Bilharzia
Arachidonic Acid Treatment Against Schistosomiasis Infection in Children
Randomized Controlled Trial: The investigational materials used in this trial were administered to subjects each day by trained clinicians.
- Trial name
- NCT02144389
- Testing
- Praziquantel (PZQ), Arachidonic acid (ARA), PZQ+ARA
- Where
- 3 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- dsm-firmenich Switzerland AG
Severe Sepsis, Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid on the Inflammatory Response and Clinical Outcomes From Surgical Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if enteral docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) administration attenuates the inflammatory cytokines and improve clinical outcomes in neonates who underwent cardiovascular surgery
- Trial name
- DHA-IRCO (NCT01049529)
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
ADHD
Efficacy Study of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Children and Adolescents With Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
This study will determine the nutritional efficacy of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) in combination with zinc and magnesium, in children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Trial name
- PAD (NCT01340690)
- Testing
- ω-3 fatty acids suspension
- Where
- 5 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 284 people
- Sponsor
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz