Clinical trials: Fatty Acid Deficiency
Very Long-chain acylCoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 (CPT2) Deficiency
Study of Triheptanoin for Treatment of Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
Humans eat long-chain fat in their diet and use it for energy during exercise and during periods of fasting. Patients with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders cannot use dietary fat for energy.
- Conditions
- Very Long-chain acylCoA Dehydrogenase (VLCAD) Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 (CPT2) Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein (TFP) Deficiency, Long-chain 3 hydroxyacylCoA Dehydrogenase (LCHAD) Deficiency
- Trial name
- Triheptanoin (NCT01379625)
- Testing
- Triheptanoin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
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
Very Long-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
High Protein Diet in Patients With Long-chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
The study also determines if eating a diet higher in protein alters body composition, energy balance and metabolic control among patients with a long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorder.
- Conditions
- Very Long-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency, Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01494051
- Testing
- Diet counseling
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFAD)
Pediatric Study to Evaluate Risk of Developing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency When Receiving Clinolipid or Standard-of-Care Lipid Emulsion (Part A)
This will be a descriptive study designed to evaluate the propensity for hospitalized pediatric patients treated adequately with Clinolipid or standard of care (Intralipid) from 7 up to 90 days to develop Essential Fatty Acid…
- Trial name
- NCT04555044
- Testing
- Clinolipid, Intralipid
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease
Myocardial Function & FFA Metabolism in HIV Metabolic Syndrome
We hypothesize that the hearts of HIV+ people with The Metabolic Syndrome use and oxidize fats and sugars inappropriately, and that this may impair the heart's ability to pump blood.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease, Insulin Resistance, HIV Lipodystrophy
- Trial name
- WU197 (NCT00656851)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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
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
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
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
HIV Infections, Heart Disease
Pilot Placebo Controlled Study With Lovaza in Cardiovascular Disease
Several studies have shown that there is an increased risk of heart disease in people with HIV. In this study the investigators are looking at the effect of Lovaza (Omega-3 fatty acid) on improving endothelial function and…
- Trial name
- NCT01001767
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
HIV Infections, AIDS
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for High Triglycerides in HIV-infected Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of omega-3-fatty acids in HIV-infected patients with hypertriglyceridemia.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, AIDS, Dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia
- Trial name
- NCT00346697
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Brown, Todd, M.D., Ph.D.
Very Long-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
Fatty Acid Oxidation Defects and Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to learn more about what causes insulin resistance. It has been suggested that proper breakdown of fat into energy (oxidation) in the body is important to allow insulin to keep blood sugar in the…
- Conditions
- Very Long-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Medium-chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02517307
- Testing
- Intralipid/Heparin, Glycerol/Saline, Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
HIV/AIDS
Effect of Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Oxidative Stress in HIV Seropositive Patients
Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has showed its effectiveness in the prevention of complications in seropositive for HIV patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02041520
- Testing
- omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
Clinical Study In Infants With Rapidly Progressive Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
This was an open-label, repeat-dose, study of sebelipase alfa in infants with rapidly progressive lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Eligible participants received once-weekly infusions of sebelipase alfa for up to 3 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02193867
- Testing
- Sebelipase Alfa
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Finland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency, Wolman Disease
Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Sebelipase Alfa in Children With Growth Failure Due to Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
This was an open-label, repeat-dose, intra-participant dose-escalation study of SBC-102 (sebelipase alfa) in children with growth failure due to lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) Deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT01371825
- Testing
- Sebelipase alfa (SBC-102)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Egypt and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity, Short Stature
Free Fatty Acids, Body Weight, and Growth Hormones Secretion in Children
Background: Overweight and obese children and adults often have lower levels of growth hormone in the blood. Regulation of growth hormone may be tied to weight and free fatty acids in the blood.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01237041
- Testing
- Niacin First, Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 250mg, Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 500mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)