Clinical trials: n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
n-3 PUFAs, Irisin and Maternal Glucose Metabolism From Pregnancy to Postpartum
This study aims to investigate the associations of maternal nutritional status during pregnancy and postpartum periods with postpartum abnormal glucose metabolism in Guangzhou pregnant women.
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Postpartum Abnormal Glucose Metabolism, Child Growth and Development
- Trial name
- NCT03023293
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Hypertension, Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Alpha-linolenic Acid and Blood Pressure
Rationale: Increased intakes of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), mainly found in fatty fish, are recommended for the prevention of coronary heart disease.
- Trial name
- VASALA (NCT02243969)
- Testing
- Flaxseed oil, high oleic sunflower oil (HOSF)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Tobacco Dependence
Preventing Tobacco Relapse With Omega-3s Trial
Almost 12% of women report smoking during pregnancy. Smoking during pregnancy is associated with adverse fetal outcomes and up to 35-75% of women quit smoking during their pregnancy.
- Trial name
- PRO-3 (NCT03113370)
- Testing
- Fish Oil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Obesity
Alpha and Omega of Lifestyle Therapy
The study aims to investigate the effects of double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled n3-fatty acid supplementation (1000 mg day-1) and 13 weeks of resistance training on muscle function/biology and systemic health in…
- Trial name
- Alpha&Omega (NCT04279951)
- Testing
- Resistance exercise, Omega-3
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences
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
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
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
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
Coronary Artery Disease
Intravenous Fish Oil in Critically Ill Cardiac Patients
A large body of evidence has accumulated showing that n-3 PUFAs exert extensive cardiac effects. The development of commercial solutions of FO opens perspectives for therapeutic applications in patients with acute cardiac…
- Trial name
- FO-cardiac (NCT00516178)
- Testing
- Fish oil emulsion, Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Healthy
Does Consuming Modified Plant Seed Oil Containing Fish Oil Fatty Acids Act in the Same Way as Consuming Fish Oil?
Fish oil and oily fish contain omega 3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids known to be beneficial to health. Many people consume little, despite UK government recommendations to eat at least one portion of oily fish per week.
- Trial name
- NCT03477045
- Testing
- Single dose fish oil, Repeated dose fish oil, single dose Camelina seed oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effect of Consuming n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Rich Foods on Triglyceride Concentration and Lipoprotein Composition
Hypertriglyceridemia is one of the most prevalent lipid profile disorders and is linked to a large proportion of mortality in Mexico and around the world.
- Trial name
- SALVIMEX (NCT07004777)
- Testing
- Isocaloric diet including chia and pumpkin seeds, Isocaloric diet
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 375 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Enriched Chicken Meet and Cardiovascular Function
Evidence from multiple experimental, epidemiological, and clinical studies indicate that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) may exert their cardiovascular (CV) protective effect, at least in part, by improving vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT05725486
- Testing
- N-3 PUFAs Chicken Meet, Regular Chicken Meet
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Healthy
Differential Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) on Platelet, Endothelial and Vascular Function
The purpose of this study was to determine whether supplementation with oils enriched with long chain n-3 PUFA, either EPA or DHA, had a differential effect on platelet, endothelial and vascular function.
- Trial name
- NCT01735357
- Testing
- EPA-rich triacylglycerol oil, DHA-rich triacylglycerol oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
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
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vasodilation
Effects of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidants on Postprandial Hyperlipidemia and Vascular Function in Men
Diet has long been used as a way to provide enough nutrients to an individual in order to meet metabolic requirements. However, recent scientific advancements have suggested that beyond meeting nutrition needs, diet may also be…
- Trial name
- NCT00296595
- Testing
- Nutrition
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Inflammation
Suppression of Postprandial Monocyte Activation by Blueberries or Docosahexaenoic Acid in Humans
The overall goal of the research study is to determine whether a high-fat meal causes postprandial (after meal) inflammation, and whether eating n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) or blueberries that are rich in…
- Trial name
- NCT02472171
- Testing
- High saturated fat meal, blueberry powder and sunflower oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
A Study of Different Types of Fatty Acid on Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Experimental elevation of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) impairs endothelial function and insulin sensitivity but the impact of NEFA composition is unknown.
- Trial name
- eFAIRE (NCT01351324)
- Testing
- Absence or presence of fish oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Extracellular Vesicles; Generation and Function
Fish Oil-derived N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Extracellular Vesicles
N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA), which are abundant in oily fish and fish oils, have been suggested to play a role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) by modifying a wide range of risk factors, such…
- Trial name
- HI-FIVE (NCT03203512)
- Testing
- Fish oil capsules, High-oleic safflower oil capsules
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Total Parenteral Nutrition-induced Cholestasis
Fish Oil for Patients With Liver Disease Due to Parenteral Nutrition
Patients who are not able to eat normally for a longer time require parenteral nutrition, i.e. they receive liquids and nutrients directly into their veins. This can have many long-term side effects, including liver problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01565278
- Testing
- Soybean oil (Standard treatment), Soybean oil + Fish oil
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johane Allard
Nursing Women
Effect of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Supplementation on Human Milk Composition of Lactating Women
We propose to measure the LCPUFA human milk (linolenic acid, linoleic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, arachidonic acid) according to fatty acids nature and quantities consumed by lactating women
- Trial name
- Oméga 3 (NCT01288313)
- Testing
- nutritional intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux