Clinical trials: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Heart Failure
The Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Congestive Heart Failure
A diet rich in Omega-3 (fish oil) reduces plasma triglycerides and the risk for ischemic heart disease. Recently, a large trial evaluating treatment with Omega 3 in heart failure patients suggested that omega 3 may lower the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT00944229
- Testing
- LOVAZA (Omega-3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Intestinal Lipid Metabolism in Insulin-resistant Men
The overaccumulation of apolipoprotein (apo)B-48-containing lipoproteins of intestinal origin observed in patients with insulin-resistance is now thought to be attributable to both elevated intestinal production and reduced…
- Trial name
- PUFA (NCT01934543)
- Testing
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids diet, Saturated fatty acids diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Age-related Macular Degeneration, Cataract
Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2)
Oral supplementation with the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation (antioxidant vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc) has been shown to reduce the risk of progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration…
- Trial name
- AREDS2 (NCT00345176)
- Testing
- Lutein/zeaxanthin, DHA/EPA, Lutein/zeaxanthin and DHA/EPA
- Where
- 91 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,203 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Intervention Study With Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a supplement containing omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids for three months reduce obesity and insulin resistance to obese adolescents if administered together with a…
- Trial name
- O3WLIRADOL (NCT01456221)
- Testing
- Omega3 and an hypocaloric diet., Sunflower oil with an hypocaloric diet.
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 366 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Diabetic Neuropathies
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Lipidomics in Diabetes Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common chronic complication of diabetes, affecting about 50% of patients with diabetes and leading to severe morbidity, poor quality of life, high mortality, and high health care…
- Trial name
- NCT05169060
- Testing
- Fish Oil Concentrate, 1000 Mg Oral Capsule, Salsalate Oral Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Effect of Omega-3 PUFA Supplementation in NAFLD Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids will decrease the amount of fat in liver.
- Trial name
- NCT00230113
- Testing
- Fish oil, Safflower oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Postmenopause, Premenopause
Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women
The study is a randomised placebo controlled double-blinded clinical trial where a group of healthy pre- and postmenopausal women is randomised to the intake of fish oil capsules or placebo oil capsules for 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT00901589
- Testing
- marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, thistle oil
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Male Infertility Due to Hypospermatogenesis
Omega-3 PUFA for Treatment of Patients With Idiopathic Oligoasthenoteratospermia
Investigators have previously found that sperm quality was not related to obesity indicators, such as body mass index (bmi), waist circumference, waist-hip ratio, girth ratio and serum lipid, but seminal plasma lipids could…
- Trial name
- NCT03634644
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acid
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Jinling Hospital, China
Healthy
Effect of an Alpha-linolenic Acid-rich Supplement on Ketogenesis and Plasma Fatty Acids
Background: As the main alternative fuel to glucose for the brain, increased plasma ketones could potentially help compensate for brain glucose hypometabolism occurring during aging.
- Trial name
- NCT02410161
- Testing
- alpha-linolenic acid-rich supplement
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Disorder of Transplanted Kidney
Plasma Marine n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Patient and Graft Survival
This study will evaluate the association between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and patient and graft survival. The association between other fatty acids and mortality and graft loss endpoints will also be evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT02017990
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 2,002 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Premature, Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels
PUFA Supplementation in Premature Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine if buccal administration of a concentrated formulation of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) can help to maintain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels in extremely low birth…
- Trial name
- NCT01955044
- Testing
- LCPUFA supplement
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Endeavor Health
Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
Pilot Study of PUFA-optimized RUTF for Severe Acute Malnutrition
To test whether a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (RUTF-P) is as effective for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) as standard RUTF.
- Trial name
- NCT02053857
- Testing
- RUTF, RUTF-P, Amoxicillin
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Life Style Modification, Childhood Obesity
Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Physical Activity of Obese Children
Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids has potential as a supplement that can accelerate the effects of a weight management program in children.
- Trial name
- NCT04156971
- Testing
- Omega 3, stage-based lifestyle modification intervention
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
ADHD
Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Children With Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The purpose of the study is assessing the efficacy of Omega - 3 and Omega - 6 treatment in boys with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) compared with control group healthy boys.
- Trial name
- NCT02114632
- Testing
- Eye Q
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 89 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Major Depression
A Study of Omega-3 as an Augmentor of Antidepressant Treatment for Major Depression
The purpose of this study is to determine whether augmentation of antidepressant medication with Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids increases the speed and degree of improvement for patients with major depression
- Trial name
- NCT00289484
- Testing
- Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- The University of New South Wales
Child Malnutrition
ω3 LCPUFAs for Healthy Growth and Development of Infants and Young Children in Southwest Ethiopia
New approaches are needed to prevent growth failure in children from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). To date, nutrition intervention studies have focused on micronutrient and energy content of complementary foods and…
- Trial name
- OME³Jim (NCT01817634)
- Testing
- Fish powder corn-soy blend'+ Fish oil capsule., Fish powder corn-soy blend + corn oil capsule., Corn-soy blend + fish oil capsule.
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Memory Impairment, Age-related Cognitive Decline
Development of an Innovative Health Ingredient From Marine By-products for the Healthy Aging
This interventional, randomised, placebo-controlled and double-blind study aims to evaluate the effect of a dietary supplementation with a blue fish hydrolysate derived from marine by-products, containing peptides and n-3…
- Trial name
- BRAINBOOSTER (NCT04910399)
- Testing
- Blue fish hydrolysate
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abyss Ingredients
Severe Acute Malnutrition
Feeding Malnourished Children Different Types of Fatty Acids to Promote Neurocognitive Development
An appropriate balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is important for support of neurocognitive development in healthy infants and toddlers.
- Trial name
- NCT03094247
- Testing
- Amoxicillin, HO-RUTF, D-HO-RUTF
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 2,897 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Atrial Fibrillation Rapid, Postoperative Complications
Preoperative Carbohydrate Load and Intraoperative w3-PUFA in CAGB Surgery
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (w-3-PUFA) may have a potential role in enhance the postoperative balance of host immunity and reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF).
- Trial name
- NCT03017001
- Testing
- CHO (carbohydrate), intravenous w-3 PUFA, CHO (carbohydrate) plus intravenous w3-PUFA
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Mato Grosso
Graft-Versus-Host Disease(GVHD)
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation.
Study Title: A Study on the Effects and Mechanisms of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Acute Graft-Versus-Host Disease (aGVHD) Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Study Type: Open-label, randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT07162688
- Testing
- Omega-3 Lipid Emulsion
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Fujian Medical University