Clinical trials: Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation
Dose Response Effects of Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to determine the lowest effective dose of EPA + DHA (300, 600, 900 and 1,800 mg/day delivered as fish oil supplements) that significantly attenuates the inflammatory response to in vivo and ex vivo…
- Trial name
- NCT01078909
- Testing
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid (EPA + DHA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Risk Biomarkers in Postmenopausal Women
This study is designed to gather information on how the prescription drug Lovaza™ which contains omega-3 fatty acids, affects blood and tissue risk biomarkers for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01252290
- Testing
- Lovaza™
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carol Fabian, MD
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Corneal Nerves Function and Structure
Peripheral neuropathy affects about 50% of the diabetic population and there is no treatment other than good blood glucose control, which is ineffective in subjects with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT04222660
- Testing
- Blackmores Omega Daily (4 1g capsules per day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Breast Cancer
Dietary Fat, Eicosanoids and Breast Cancer Risk
The primary objective of this investigation is to determine whether diets designed to increase plasma n3 concentrations (a low fat diet, with or without n3 fatty acid enrichment), will favorably affect sex hormone distribution in…
- Trial name
- NCT01824498
- Testing
- Low Fat diet, Low Fat high n3 diet, High Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Healthy Volunteers
Influence of Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Various triOMEG Sausages on the HS-Omega-3 Index in Healthy Individuals
New approaches to increase eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in our diet are needed, but any new approach needs to demonstrate the bioavailability of EPA+DHA, and its safety and palatability.
- Trial name
- NCT02148835
- Testing
- Sausage: Triomeg, Sausage: Control
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clemens von Schacky
Cardiovascular Disease, Bleeding
Lovaza's Effect on the Activation of Platelets
This study is to determine the effects of Lovaza in platelet function studies
- Trial name
- LEAP (NCT00515541)
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Invitrox
Whole Body Energy Metabolism
Effects of 12 Weeks of Omega 3 Supplementation on Resting Metabolic Rate
Fatty acids are the main components of the cell membranes. It has been demonstrated that diet can alter the characteristics and function of many membranes in the body, which has an effect on cardiovascular and metabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT02092649
- Testing
- Omega-3 Complete
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Growth and Development
Study Comparing Blood Levels of Fatty Acids After Consuming Two Forms of Cod Liver Oil
This study is designed to compare the incremental area under the curve from 0 to 24h (iAUC0-24h) of plasma levels of n-3 fatty acids (sum of total and free eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) after…
- Trial name
- NCT02428699
- Testing
- Emulsified cod liver oil product, Non-emulsified cod liver oil product
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders
Evaluating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Heart Disease and Behavior
Omega-3 fatty acids are a certain kind of fish fat that has recently been shown to have health benefits. This study will examine the effectiveness of fish oil supplementation for reducing the early signs of heart disease risk and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00663871
- Testing
- Fish Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Mania
Neurochemical Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adolescents at Risk for Mania
The purpose of this study is to see if taking a substance called omega-3 fatty acids is effective, safe, and well-tolerated for treating adolescents with major depressive disorder (also called simply "depression" or "clinical…
- Trial name
- R34 (NCT00917501)
- Testing
- OMega 3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Residual Disease, Aggressive Periodontitis
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Aggressive Periodontitis
The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority will be to evaluate the effect of 3 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 100 mg of aspirin daily supplementation over a period of 180 days as adjunct to…
- Trial name
- NCT03093207
- Testing
- Open flap debridement, Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Aspirin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
Inflammation
Fish Oil (Omega 3), Immune Function, and Mood
This study is designed to examine the effects of fish oil on immune function and mood.
- Trial name
- NCT00385723
- Testing
- Omega 3 (Fish Oil) Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Supplements in Childhood T1D
The study was conducted in 64 patients with T1D of which 26 had the onset in 2017, and 38 in 2016, 2015 and 2014. All received vitamin D 1000 IU /day since disease's onset.
- Trial name
- NCT03911843
- Testing
- omega-3 supplementation, Vitamin D supplementation
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita
Cognitive Decline
A Large Randomized Trial of Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cognitive Decline
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,875 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Trial name
- VITAL-Cog (NCT01669915)
- Testing
- vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obesity, Fertility
Effects of Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Reproductive Hormones in Obese Women
The United States has the highest prevalence of obesity among all countries surveyed in 2012 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- Trial name
- NCT01894581
- Testing
- LOVAZA, GnRH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease
Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL)
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,871 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor® fish oil, 1 gram)…
- Trial name
- VITAL (NCT01169259)
- Testing
- vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25,871 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Precancerous Condition, Prostate Cancer
Fish Oil and Green Tea Extract in Preventing Prostate Cancer in Patients Who Are at Risk for Developing Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention is the use of certain drugs to keep cancer from forming, growing, or coming back. The use of fish oil and/or green tea may prevent prostate cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00253643
- Testing
- green tea catechin extract, fish oil
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute