Clinical trials: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatic Steatosis
Fish Oil and Diet for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
The current pilot study assesses the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to quantify hepatic steatosis. It will provide preliminary data regarding the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (Lovaza) for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00845845
- Testing
- Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Dry Eye Syndrome
Piiloset Trehalose Emulsion Eye Drop Study in Moderate or Severe Dry Eye
The study evaluates the safety, ocular tolerability and efficacy of emulsion eye drops with sacha inchi seed oil, trehalose and hyaluronic acid in the treatment of moderate or severe dry eye in adult patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03569202
- Testing
- Piiloset Trehalose Emulsion Eye Drops, Control Eye Drops
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Kuopio University Hospital
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
Alzheimer's Disease
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), an Omega 3 Fatty Acid, in Slowing the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether chronic DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) supplementation slows the progression of cognitive and functional decline in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- DHA (NCT00440050)
- Testing
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
- Where
- 51 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS)
Autism
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Autism Treatment
Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most commonly used CAM (Complementary Alternative Medical) therapies, and have been reported to be currently used by 28.7% of children with autism.
- Trial name
- NCT00786799
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
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
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
Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases
Effect of Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) on Arteries
The overall objective of LUCHAR Specific Aims 4.1 and 4.2 is to assess the additional contribution of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk markers to traditional biomedical risk factors in the prediction of pre-clinical CVD.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases, Heart Disease, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00935766
- Testing
- Omega-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
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
Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Personalized Approach
This project aims to evaluate whether a dose-response relationship exists between dose of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), delivered as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and change in markers of inflammation, and whether these…
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02553915
- Testing
- EPA 1 g/day, EPA 2 g/day, EPA 4 g/day
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hypertension, Kidney Diseases
Effects of Vitamin D and Fish Oil on the Kidney in Hypertensives
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,875 US men and women investigating whether taking dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor (R)…
- Trial name
- NCT02757872
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,232 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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
Heart Failure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Therapy in Preventing Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients With CF-LVAD
This study evaluates the efficacy of high-dose fish oil in decreasing rates of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices.
- Trial name
- NCT03784963
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
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
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
An increasing literature shows that omega-3 fatty acids provide numerous health benefits, including a variety of psychiatric symptoms and disorders including stress, anxiety, cognitive impairment, mood disorders (major depression…
- Trial name
- NCT00644423
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Durham VA Medical Center
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
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
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
Hypertriglyceridemia
Vascular and Lipid Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People With Moderately Elevated Triglycerides
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular and lipid effects of two doses of an omega-3 fatty acid concentrate in a group of people who normally are not treated for high lipids.
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT00504309)
- Testing
- 4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules, 4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
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