Clinical trials: Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Pregnancy
Effect of Docosa-Hexanoic Acid (DHA) Supplements During Pregnancy on Newborn Outcomes in India.
The 'DHANI randomized controlled trial" seeks to examine the effects of prenatal DHA supplementation on newborn anthropometry where in healthy pregnant will be assigned to receive either 400 mg of DHA or a placebo daily from ≤20…
- Trial name
- DHANI (NCT01580345)
- Testing
- Docosa-hexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India
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
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
The Effects of Fish Oil Supplementation on the Brain Health of Collegiate Football Athletes
Determine if the daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)/eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplement will reduce serum levels of biomarkers of sub-concussion injuries over a course of American football season among collegiate football…
- Trial name
- NCT04796207
- Testing
- Fish Oil (DPA+EPA 2:1 ratio) Capsules, High Oleic Safflower Oil Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Omega 3 Fatty Acid Trial
This study is being done to detect the metabolic changes that Omega 3 fatty acid treatment has on the brain and to find out whether magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan can detect metabolic differences between bipolar…
- Conditions
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Adolescent Bipolar Disorder, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT00586222
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain Health, Brain Function
Effect of Fish Oil on Athlete's Executive Function
The goal of this study is to determine the impact of long chain omega-3 PUFA (Polyunsaturated fatty acids) supplementation on executive function in collegiate athletes in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
- Conditions
- Brain Health, Brain Function, Brain Development
- Trial name
- NCT04570995
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Safflower Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Healthy Nutrition
DHA & Lutein and fMRI Brain Mapping in Healthy Children
Studies suggest that lutein and n-3 fatty acids may influence the development of a child's brain and may be related to how well children learn.
- Trial name
- NCT01789866
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Muscular Atrophy
Nutritional Intervention to Enhance Recovery After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery in Adults
Loss of skeletal muscle mass (atrophy) and strength in the lower limb are consequences of elective knee surgery as result of prolonged disuse from limb immobilization and impaired mobility, as well as pathophysiological trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT06233825
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Essential Amino Acids, Safflower Oil and Non-Essential Amino Acids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Chris McGlory, PhD
Preterm Birth
Assessment of DHA On Reducing Early Preterm Birth
The purpose of this study is to determine if giving a larger amount of DHA than currently included in some prenatal supplements can reduce early preterm birth (birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy).
- Trial name
- ADORE (NCT02626299)
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid - 800mg/day, Docosahexaenoic acid - 200mg/day
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Brain Fog, Cognitive Health
Modulation of the Brain Fog Scale by Eicosapentaenoic Acid Monoglycerides (MAG-EPA).
A growing body of studies shows that omega-3s act directly in molecular signaling pathways that reduce inflammation and are thought to have a positive effect on cognitive health.
- Trial name
- NBF-MG01 (NCT06695910)
- Testing
- Monoglyceride Eicosapentaenoic acid (omega-3), Sunflower Oil
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Fortin
Premature
Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)-Enriched Human Milk in Premature Newborns
Several recent publications showed a reduction in the level of DHA and/or an increase in the arachidonic acid (AA)/DHA ratio in the milk of mother.
- Trial name
- DHARMA (NCT01062373)
- Testing
- Supplementation of lactating mothers who has delivered prematurely with DHA
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Performance
Modifications in the Anaerob Threshold in Cyclists by Consuming Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)
In a double-blind, parallel randomized clinical trial with 38 cyclists in whom the performance improvement was determined after the consumption of docosahexaenoic acid for one month.
- Trial name
- MATCY (NCT04128449)
- Testing
- docosahexaenoic acid
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Nutrition
Understanding Fish Consumption Habits During Pregnancy
Many pregnant women in the US do not consume enough docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential nutrient found in fish. Apparently conflicting findings that fish consumption is beneficial for the developing fetus, yet potentially…
- Trial name
- NCT01178398
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Healthy
Bioavailability Study of Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids From a Gastric Stable Emulsion
The purpose of this study is to compare the short term absorption of EPA and DHA from triglycerides (TG) released from normal soft gel capsules and from the new patent pending vehicle providing a gastric stable emulsion.
- Trial name
- NCT01061554
- Testing
- Omega-3 oils from tri-glycerides, Omega-3 oils from marine phospholipids
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ayanda AS
Mood Disorders, Depression
Effects of Omega-3 EPA/DHA for Soldiers at Risk for Mood Disorders
Stress-related disorders are among the most prevalent and expensive medical consequences of participation in military operations.
- Conditions
- Mood Disorders, Depression, Combat Disorders, Stress Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01216982
- Testing
- Lovaza, omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Department of Defense
Healthy
Study to Evaluate the Acute Bioavailability of EPA and DHA From a DietarySupplement in Healthy Men and Women
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the acute bioavailability of EPA and DHA in wax ester form provided as a dietary supplement compared to a well-studied and defined ethyl ester formulation in generally…
- Trial name
- NCT02865044
- Testing
- Wax Ester Marine Oil, Ethyl Ester Marine Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Calanus
Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent, Hypertriglyceridemia
PK Study Comparing Metformin Eicosapentaenoate to a Combined Dose of Metformin Hydrochloride and Ethyl Ester EPA
The primary objective of the study is to contrast the pharmacokinetic profiles of metformin and EPA delivered separately as co-administered products (metformin hydrochloride or Glucophage and icosapent ethyl or Vascepa) and…
- Trial name
- NCT02113163
- Testing
- Metformin Eicosapentaenoate, Metformin HCl and Vascepa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thetis Pharmaceuticals LLC
Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Differential Effects of DHA and EPA on Inflammation
According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number 1 cause of death globally. Systemic and local tissue inflammation is now recognized as a key etiological process leading to CVD.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, Obesity, Chronic Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03520556
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cognitive Change, Mood
The Acute Effect of a Walnut Intervention on Cognitive Performance, Brain Activation, and Serum Markers of Inflammation in Young Adults
This study investigates the effect of acute walnut consumption on the cognitive behaviour, mood, brain activation, and markers of inflammation in young adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Mood, Inflammatory Response, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor Level
- Trial name
- WalCog (NCT04075448)
- Testing
- Control, 50 g Walnut
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Osteopenia, Sarcopenia
Olive Oil Polyphenols, Vitamin D, Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Locomotor Function (PolivD3)
The present project hypothesizes that the potential protective effect of olive oil relies on its polyphenols profile (quality and quantity) and that it may be synergistic to other food components.
- Trial name
- PolivD3 (NCT01828944)
- Testing
- olive oil
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 149 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lesieur
Inflammation, Skin Abnormalities
Effects of Bend Beauty's Anti-Aging Formula on Inflammatory Markers
This is a phase IV, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, three-arm, parallel intervention study including three groups of 25 subjects between 35-65 years of age, treated with either Bend Beauty's Anti-Aging Formula, fish…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Skin Abnormalities, Skin Pigment, Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- BENCHMARK (NCT03862872)
- Testing
- Anti-Aging Formula, Control Fish Oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bend Beauty Inc.