Clinical trials: Fatty Acid Metabolism
Infants of Diabetic Mothers
Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters in Meconium of Infants of Diabetic Mothers: a Pilot Trial
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects as many as 14% of women in the United States. Furthermore, the number of pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) is also increasing, mainly due to an increase in the…
- Trial name
- FAEE-IDM (NCT02308735)
- Testing
- N/A - No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Hyperlipidemia, Healthy
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Human Gene Expression
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of short- and long-term intervention with EPA and DHA-rich fish oil on gene expression profiles in healthy and hyperlipidemic males.
- Trial name
- NCT01089231
- Testing
- Fish oil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Diabetes Mellitus
ASCEND: A Study of Cardiovascular Events iN Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 100mg daily aspirin versus placebo and/or supplementation with 1 gram daily omega-3 fatty acids or placebo prevents "serious vascular events" (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00135226
- Testing
- Aspirin, Omega-3 Ethyl Esters
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15,480 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD, Hypertriglyceridemia
A Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Study Comparing Epanova and Fenofibrate on Liver Fat in Overweight Subjects.
This study is a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 12 week study performed in 2 centres in Sweden to assess the effect of Omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate on liver fat measured with magnetic…
- Trial name
- NCT02354976
- Testing
- Omega-3 carboxylic acid, Fenofibrate 200mg
- Where
- 4 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
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
Barrett's Esophagus, Obesity
Modulation of Esophageal Inflammation in Barrett's Esophagus by Omega-3 Fatty Acids
This study is being done to understand the effect of dietary omega-3 fats in decreasing tissue inflammation in Barrett's esophagus.
- Trial name
- NCT01733147
- Testing
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension
Free Fatty Acid-Induced Hypertension in Obese Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance has been implicated as the central pathogenetic feature of cardiovascular risk factor cluster that includes hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hemostatic disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00738023
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Normal saline 0.9%, Intralipid 20%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity
Effect of Fibre Products on Appetite and Weight
This study explores the nutritional effects of fibre. Short chain fatty acid(SCFA), such as propionate, are produced through the fermentation of fibre in the bowel.
- Trial name
- NCT00750438
- Testing
- Propionate ester, Inulin, Cellulose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Postmenopausal Syndrome
Evaluating the Roles of Estrogen and Progesterone in Heart Metabolism
Estrogen and progesterone are two main female sex hormones. When a woman goes through menopause, the body's production of estrogen and progesterone significantly decreases.
- Trial name
- Estrogen (NCT00565916)
- Testing
- Estrogen, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hypertriglyceridemia
Efficacy and Safety of AMR101 (Ethyl Icosapentate) in Patients With Fasting Triglyceride (Tg) Levels ≥ 500 and ≤ 2000 mg/dL
The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) compared to placebo in lowering fasting triglyceride levels in patients with very high fasting triglyceride levels ≥ 500 and ≤ 2000 mg/dL.
- Trial name
- MARINE (NCT01047683)
- Testing
- AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 4 g/day, AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 2 g/day
- Where
- 60 sites in United States, Denmark and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Diabetes, Hypertension
FFA Hypertension and Inflammation in Lean and Obese Subjects
Although a large number of obese patients develop high blood pressure, the cause is unknown. The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of high fatty acids (a type of fat) in the development of high blood pressure in…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity
- Trial name
- FFAADA (NCT00721617)
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Normal Saline, Oral fat load
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory 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
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)
Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Dementia
Brain Small Chain Fatty Acid Metabolism in Parkinson Disease: Ketones
Small exploratory open-label pilot study to assess supplementation of a ketone ester (KetoneAid) as a potential therapy for persons with Parkinson disease (PD), Parkinson Disease Dementia/Lewy Body Dementia (PDD/LBD), and healthy…
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease Dementia
- Trial name
- NCT05778695
- Testing
- Ketone Ester (R)-3-Hydroxybutyl (R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity, Inflammation
Effects of DHA on Pro-resolving Anti-inflammatory Mediators in Obese Patients Undergoing Weight-loss Treatment
Comparative, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-centre, single-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of providing additional DHA omega-3 fatty acids supplements to increase the levels of pro-resolving and…
- Trial name
- NCT01865448
- Testing
- Omega-3 DHA
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Protein Supplies SL
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
Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9
Comparison of EPA and DHA-Rich Fish Oils on Lipoprotein Metabolism In Adults
Background: Metabolism is what the body does to turn food into energy. Omega-3 fatty acids are substances found in foods such as cold-water fish and shellfish that are essential for good health.
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9, Proteomics
- Trial name
- NCT02514070
- Testing
- EPA-rich fish oil, DHA-rich fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effect of AMR101 (Ethyl Icosapentate) on Triglyceride (Tg) Levels in Patients on Statins With High Tg Levels (≥ 200 and < 500 mg/dL)
The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) compared to placebo in lowering high fasting triglyceride levels in patients with high risk for cardiovascular disease and fasting triglyceride…
- Trial name
- ANCHOR (NCT01047501)
- Testing
- AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 4 g/day, AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 2 g/day
- Where
- 80 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 702 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Hypertriglyceridemia
Trial of Lovaza in Adolescents With Mild to Moderately Elevated Triglycerides
The investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Lovaza (formerly known as Omacor) in reducing triglyceride levels in youth ages 10-19 years old whose baseline triglycerides range from 150…
- Trial name
- NCT00672633
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Hepatic Steatosis
Cholic Acid for Hepatic Steatosis in Lipodystrophy
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cholic acid therapy in treating lipodystrophy patients with hepatic steatosis. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study.
- Trial name
- NCT00457639
- Testing
- Cholic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center