Vascular and Lipid Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People With Moderately Elevated Triglycerides

NCT ID: NCT00504309

Last Updated: 2018-03-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-07-31

Study Completion Date

2009-01-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Hypertriglyceridemia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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4g P-OM3, then 1g P-OM3, then Placebo

4 g/day Dose Prescription Omega-3 acid ethyl esters (P-OM3)capsules(4) for first intervention (8 weeks), followed by 1g/day P-OM3 capsules(4) for 2nd intervention (8 weeks), followed by Placebo corn oil capsules, 4/day, for the 3rd intervention (8 weeks).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

1g P-OM3, then 4g P-OM3, then Placebo

1g capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 4g capsules for 8 wks,followed by 6-wk washout. Placebo capsules for 8-wks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

Placebo, then 4g P-OM3, then 1g P-OM3

Corn Oil placebo capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 1g P-OM3 for 8-wks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

4g P-OM3, then Placebo, then 1g P-OM3

4g capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. Placebo capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 1g capsules for 8 wks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

1g P-OM3, then Placebo, then 4g P-OM3

1g capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. Placebo capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 4g capsules for 8 wks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

Placebo, then 1g P-OM3, then 4g P-OM3

Corn oil placebo capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout.1g capsules for 8-wks, followed by 6-wk washout. 4g capsules for 8 wks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

Interventions

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4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules

4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules

4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Corn Oil Placebo, 4 capsules/day for 8 weeks

4 capsules per day of corn oil placebo for 8 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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OM3AEE Lovaza Fish oil OM3AEE Lovaza Fish oil Corn oil

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* triglycerides 150-500 mg/dL
* age 21-65 years
* generally healthy
* body mass index (BMI) 20-39 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

* smoking
* premenopausal (if female)
* use of hormone replacement or oral contraceptives
* use of lipid lowering or blood pressure medication
* hypertension (blood pressure \> 150/95 mm Hg)
* peripheral vascular disease
* heart disease, diabetes, or stroke
* inflammatory disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's)
* elevated liver enzymes
* high intake of omega-3 containing foods
* allergy to adhesive or latex
* use of aspirin, anticoagulants, or SSRI
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Reliant Pharmaceuticals

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Penn State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Sheila G West

Professor of Biobehavioral Health

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Sheila G West, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Penn State University

Penny M Kris-Etherton, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Penn State University

Ann C Skulas-Ray, B.S.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Penn State University

Locations

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Penn State University General Clinical Research Center

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Sauder KA, Skulas-Ray AC, Campbell TS, Johnson JA, Kris-Etherton PM, West SG. Effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on heart rate variability at rest and during acute stress in adults with moderate hypertriglyceridemia. Psychosom Med. 2013 May;75(4):382-9. doi: 10.1097/PSY.0b013e318290a107. Epub 2013 Apr 16.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23592752 (View on PubMed)

Skulas-Ray AC, Kris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, West SG. Effects of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids on systemic hemodynamics at rest and during stress: a dose-response study. Ann Behav Med. 2012 Dec;44(3):301-8. doi: 10.1007/s12160-012-9393-2.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 22865498 (View on PubMed)

Skulas-Ray AC, Kris-Etherton PM, Harris WS, Vanden Heuvel JP, Wagner PR, West SG. Dose-response effects of omega-3 fatty acids on triglycerides, inflammation, and endothelial function in healthy persons with moderate hypertriglyceridemia. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Feb;93(2):243-52. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.110.003871. Epub 2010 Dec 15.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 21159789 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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G214

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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