Clinical trials: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Migraine
Omega-3 Supplementation for Pediatric Migraine
The purpose of the study is to assess the biochemical and clinical effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation in youth suffering from migraine, including its effects on migraine disability, psychological…
- Trial name
- NCT06899074
- Testing
- Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fats
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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
Preterm Infants, Parenteral Nutrition n-3 Fatty Acids
Comparison of Two Different Lipid Emulsions for Parenteral Nutrition in Preterm Infants
The study shall provide evidence for the save and efficient use of a fish oil containing lipid emulsion in parenteral nutrition of preterm infants.Safety will be assessed by monitoring hepatological and hematological laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT00497289
- Testing
- Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20 %, Lipidem 20%
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
Rheumatoid Arthritis
N-3 PUFA and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Korea
The purpose of this study is to see if supplementation of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) can be beneficial for the patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT01618019
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Hanyang 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)
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
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
Preterm Birth, Child Development
Omega Tots: A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Supplementation of Toddler Diets and Developmental Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to examine whether supplementation with certain polyunsaturated fatty acids can help the cognitive development of children born preterm.
- Trial name
- NCT01576783
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic Acid + Arachidonic Acid (DHA+AA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Keim
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
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
Atrial Fibrillation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
This is a large multi-center study to examine whether peri-operative intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) will reduce the occurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF) in patients undergoing cardiac…
- Trial name
- OPERA (NCT00970489)
- Testing
- Omega -3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,516 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Attention, Memory
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) Status and Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults
To date, the relationship between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) in cognitively intact individuals has only been examined in a limited number of studies; it is at present unknown whether supplementation with n-3…
- Conditions
- Attention, Memory, Mood, Mental Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01075958
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 283 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Tobacco Dependence, Nicotine Dependence
Studying the Effects of Administration of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAS) of Omega-3 Series in Nicotine Dependence
Nicotine dependence may prolong the exposure to toxic substances that cause various diseases. The Central Nervous System (CNS) is consisted by a large amount of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAS) from omega-3 serie.
- Trial name
- NCT01735279
- Testing
- Omega 3
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
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
Atrial Fibrillation
n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) in the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of n-3 PUFAs in addition to amiodarone and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors on the maintenance of sinus rhythm after electrical conversion in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01198275
- Testing
- n-3 PUFAs, RASS inhibitors and/or RAS blockers, Amiodarone
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Fatty Liver
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) in Diabetic Fatty Liver
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the most severe form of liver injury in the spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has emerged as the major cause of chronic liver disease in developed countries.
- Trial name
- NCT00323414
- Testing
- Polyunsaturated fatty acid (Opti-EPA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Aggressive Periodontitis
Omega-3 Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Non-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
- NCT03093246
- Testing
- Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Aspirin, Full-mouth ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho
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
Tobacco Use in Childbirth, Smoking Cessation
Fish Oil to Reduce Tobacco Use iN Expectant Mothers Study
The purpose of this feasibility study is to obtain pilot data in preparation for an upcoming R01 submission. The goals of that submission will be to conduct a clinical trial of n-3 LCPUFAs for smoking cessation in pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use in Childbirth, Smoking Cessation, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- FORTUNE (NCT03077724)
- Testing
- Fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chronic Pain Following Thermal Burn Injury
Vitamin D and n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) to Prevent Chronic Pain Following Major Thermal Burn Injury
The goal of this study is to develop a safe, effective, and readily available treatment that will prevent chronic pain following Major Thermal Burn Injury (MThBI).
- Trial name
- NCT03313076
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill