Clinical trials: Fatty Acid Deficiency
High Triglyceride Level, HIV Infection
The Impact of Omega Three Fatty Acids on Vascular Function in HIV
The study seeks to determine if the use of omega three fatty acids in individuals infected with HIV and with high triglycerides leads to improved triglyceride levels, better blood vessel function and decrease in the amount of…
- Trial name
- HOST (NCT01041521)
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation
Omega-3 Supplementation to ADHD Medication in Children
This study is a 12-week open-label trial to assess the effectiveness of Omega-3 fatty acids for deficient emotional self-regulation (DESR) as a supplement to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment in children…
- Trial name
- NCT02204410
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid, ADHD Medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Abdominal Cancer, Radiotherapy; Complications
EPA Supplementation in Cancer Patients Receiving Abdominal Radiotherapy -
Malnutrition occurs frequently in patients with cancer during and after radiotherapy to the gastrointestinal (GI) area and can lead to negative outcomes.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Cancer, Radiotherapy; Complications, Weight Loss, Energy Supply
- Trial name
- NCT04687124
- Testing
- Fish oil, standard care
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Jens Rikardt Andersen
TB - Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS
Pre- and Post-treatment Lung Microbiota, Metabolome and Immune Signatures at the Site of Disease in Patients With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
The diverse microbial communities in different parts of the human body (microbiome) are important for health but understudied in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), which is the single biggest infectious cause of death in the world.
- Trial name
- TB-LUNG (NCT04700579)
- Where
- 3 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stellenbosch
Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD)
A Study to Determine the Effect of Triheptanoin Compared With Even-Chain MCT on MCEs in Pediatric Patients With LC-FAOD
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effects of triheptanoin versus Medium-chain Triglycerides (MCT) on frequency of Major Clinical Events (MCEs).
- Trial name
- NCT05933200
- Testing
- Triheptanoin, MCT Oil
- Where
- 15 sites in Czechia, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Vitamin D Deficiency
The Effects of Vitamin D3 Alone and in a Combination With Omega-3 on the Association of C-peptide With Glycemic Control
The Effects of Vitamin D3 alone and in a combination with omega-3 on the association of C-peptide with glycemic control
- Trial name
- NCT04307784
- Testing
- VD3, Omega-3FA, VD3 and Omega-3FA
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science Private University
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation (DESR)
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation to ADHD Pharmacotherapy in ADHD Adults With Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation Traits
The purpose of this study is to a) assess the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of Deficient Emotional Self-Regulation (DESR) among stimulant treated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) adults, b)…
- Trial name
- NCT01399827
- Testing
- ADHD Medication, Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Vitamin D Deficiency
Effect of Vitamin D3 and Omega-3FA on Estradiol
The effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 Fatty acids on estradiol levels.
- Trial name
- NCT03333564
- Testing
- VD3, Omega3-FA, VD3 and Omega-3FA
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science Private University
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Fatty Acid Deficiency
Prospective Evaluation in Older Premature, Untreated Breast Milk and Milk Processed by the Breast-milk Bank
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the enteral nutrition type (untreated breast milk, or breast milk processed by the breast-milk bank) on the longitudinal evolution of the total content and plasma profile of…
- Trial name
- ADiLL (NCT01626508)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Tarui Disease, Debrancher Deficiency
The Effect of Triheptanoin on Fatty Acid Oxidation and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Glycogenoses
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of 14 days of treatment with the dietary oil-supplement Triheptanoin on fat metabolism and exercise tolerance in patients with Phosphofructokinase deficiency, Debrancher…
- Conditions
- Tarui Disease, Debrancher Deficiency, GYG1 DEFICIENCY
- Trial name
- NCT03642860
- Testing
- Triheptanoin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Omega-3 Supplementation in HIV Patients With Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Diet.
The positive patients to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) present multiple alterations in their corporal composition and dyslipidemia, wich increase the cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02537236
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acids, TLC nutritional intervention, Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation with fish oil and TLC nutritional intervention.
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT I or CPT II) Deficiency, Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD) Extension Study for Subjects Previously Enrolled in Triheptanoin Studies
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of UX007 in participants with LC-FAOD. The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate the effect of UX007 on energy metabolism in…
- Conditions
- Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT I or CPT II) Deficiency, Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Long-chain 3-hydroxy-acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (LCHAD) Deficiency, Trifunctional Protein (TFP) Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02214160
- Testing
- UX007
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Cardiovascular Disease, HIV Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Arterial Dysfunction, Lipids, Lovaza (HALO) Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fish oil supplementation with Lovaza, formally known as Omacor will result in a significant reduction in serum triglyceride (TG), an increase in high density lipoproteins(HDL)…
- Trial name
- HALO (NCT00795717)
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD), Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT II) Deficiency
A Study of UX007 (Triheptanoin) in Participants With Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD)
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of UX007 on acute clinical pathophysiology associated with LC-FAOD following 24 weeks of treatment.
- Conditions
- Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders (LC-FAOD), Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT II) Deficiency, Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Longchain 3-hydroxy-acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (LCHAD) Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01886378
- Testing
- UX007
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders & Body Weight Regulation Grant
Several hormones involved in body weight regulation increase the subject's ability to burn fat for energy. The purpose of this study is to investigate how burning fat for energy may affect those hormones and body weight in…
- Trial name
- NCT00654004
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Liver Steatosis, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Amino Acid Supplementation on Liver Lipid Content and Protein Metabolism in Obese Children
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of an eight-week dietary supplementation with essential amino acids plus arginine on liver and plasma lipid content, whole-body fat oxidation, whole-body insulin sensitivity…
- Conditions
- Liver Steatosis, Insulin Resistance, Whole Body Protein Metabolism, Body Composition, Beneficial
- Trial name
- NCT02337894
- Testing
- Essential amino acids plus arginine
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children
Early Life Malnutrition, Environmental Enteric Dysfunction and Microbiome Trajectories
Malnutrition in women of reproductive age remains a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Malnutrition during pregnancy affects foetal growth with a tendency of the exposed infants to also develop it.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children, Malnutrition (Calorie), Environmental Enteric Dysfunction
- Trial name
- UZBCS-2 (NCT07195006)
- Testing
- Malnutrition in pregnancy as exposure, Poor WASH living conditions as exposure
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
VLCAD Deficiency, Fatty Acid Oxidation Defects
Acute Nutritional Ketosis in VLCAD Deficiency
To test if a ketone-ester based drink can boost muscle mitochondrial function in vivo in patients with VLCADD in order to establish a rational basis for therapeutic use in this disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT03531554
- Testing
- ketone ester drink, exercise, muscle biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Hemodialysis Patients, Vitamin D Insufficiency
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid on Vitamin D Activation
Extra-renal sources of 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D can be increased to normal serum 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels in chronic kidney disease patients after administration of high dose 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis Patients, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01596842
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid ethylester 90, Olive oil, cholecalciferol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Dong-A University
Immune Deficiency, Stunting
Immune and Scfa Profile of Stunting Children
1. Type and Research Design A cross-sectional study design with a quantitative approach will be conducted. Cross-sectional research design is one-time research to find a relationship between the independent variable (risk factor)…
- Conditions
- Immune Deficiency, Stunting, Fatty Acid
- Trial name
- NCT04698759
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bina Nusantara University