Assess the Safety and Efficacy of NKPL66 (CaPre™) in the Treatment of Mild-to-high Hypertriglyceridemia

NCT ID: NCT01516151

Last Updated: 2014-01-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

289 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-12-31

Study Completion Date

2013-09-30

Brief Summary

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To evaluate the efficacy of 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 g/ day of CaPre™ in reducing fasting plasma serum triglycerides over a four week period in patients with mild-to-high hypertriglyceridemia as compared to the standard of care alone.

Detailed Description

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The data generated from preclinical studies, as well as data accumulated from preclinical and clinical studies conducted with the precursor of CaPre™, NKO® , a natural health product (NPN: 80006416), have shown that CaPre™ is a safe product and well tolerated. In addition, there are preclinical data demonstrating that CaPre™ is effective in reducing circulating plasma concentrations of triglycerides. This effect is also accompanied by the regulation of other blood lipids, glucose tolerance and inflammatory biomarkers. These studies have been conducted in several preclinical adult phenotypes: (1) Healthy Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, (2) obese and dyslipidemic Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) rats and(3-5) in three distinct murine phenotypes (normal wild-type C57BL/6, human ApoA-I transgenic mice and homozygous LDL-receptor knockout).

As the prevalence of cardiometabolic disorders progressively increase over the years, it is expected that there will be an augmentation in the necessity for new anti-dyslipidemic medications that can most importantly be added in combination to other treatments. Current treatment methods address a specific target indication, but do not offer complete management of dyslipidemia.

We are now left with the option to either inadequately treat patients suffering from cardiovascular and metabolic disorders or, to prescribe combination treatments hoping to address the risk factors while mitigating their known side effects. A treatment gap exists since there is no medication that increases HDL-cholesterol and reduces triglycerides while reducing LDL-cholesterol without side effects.

At present there is a need to assess the effectiveness of CaPre™ in reducing triglycerides in patients with high hypertriglyceridemia. The current study will address these issues and will generate the evidence that will be required to determine whether this product could be effectively used in the clinical management of this patient population.

Conditions

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Hypertriglyceridemia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group A

0.5g total CaPre™ from baseline to week 4 and 1.0g total CaPre™ from week 4 to week 8

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 0.5g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by one 1.0g capsule per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by two 1.0g capsules per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by 4 capsules of 1.0g total per day for an additional 4 weeks.

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 capsules of 1 g total per day for 8 weeks.

Group B

1.0g total CaPre™ from baseline to week 4 and 2.0g total CaPre™ from week 4 to week

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 0.5g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by one 1.0g capsule per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by two 1.0g capsules per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by 4 capsules of 1.0g total per day for an additional 4 weeks.

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 capsules of 1 g total per day for 8 weeks.

Group C

2.0g total CaPre™ from baseline to week 4 and 4.0g total CaPre™ from week 4 to week 8

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 0.5g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by one 1.0g capsule per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by two 1.0g capsules per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by 4 capsules of 1.0g total per day for an additional 4 weeks.

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 capsules of 1 g total per day for 8 weeks.

Group D

Standard of care

Group Type OTHER

Lipid Lowering Medication

Intervention Type DRUG

Patient will be treated as per the Standard of care.

Group E

4.0g total CaPre™ from baseline to week 8

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 0.5g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by one 1.0g capsule per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 capsule of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by two 1.0g capsules per day for an additional 4 weeks

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

2 capsules of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by 4 capsules of 1.0g total per day for an additional 4 weeks.

CaPre™

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

4 capsules of 1 g total per day for 8 weeks.

Interventions

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CaPre™

1 capsule of 0.5g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by one 1.0g capsule per day for an additional 4 weeks

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

CaPre™

1 capsule of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by two 1.0g capsules per day for an additional 4 weeks

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

CaPre™

2 capsules of 1.0g total CaPre™ for 4 weeks followed by 4 capsules of 1.0g total per day for an additional 4 weeks.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Lipid Lowering Medication

Patient will be treated as per the Standard of care.

Intervention Type DRUG

CaPre™

4 capsules of 1 g total per day for 8 weeks.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male and female adults aged 18 to 75 years;
* Fasting plasma levels of TG \> 2.28 and \< 10 mmol/L (200 and 877 mg/dL) on two occasions within 2 weeks (screening and baseline/part 1 visits).
* Patients who are currently not on pharmacotherapy for hyperlipidemia and according to the judgement of the physician and Canadian Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemia initiation of drug therapy is not indicated for the duration of the study.

OR

* Patients currently treated with statins and according to the judgement of the physician and the Canadian Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemia a change in their current drug regimen is not indicated for the duration of the study.
* Patients treated with statin must be on stable dose for at least 6 weeks prior to screening;
* Patients are willing to follow the NCEP Step 1 Diet (see Appendix 4) for the duration of the study;
* Female participants of childbearing potential (i.e. not surgically sterilized or post-menopausal greater than one year) must have negative serum pregnancy test and must be using an effective birth control method, defined as:

* continuous use of oral or long acting injected contraceptive for at least 2 months prior to study entry, or;
* use of an intra-uterine device or implantable contraceptive, or;
* use of double barrier methods of birth control

Exclusion Criteria

* Any concomitant medication which in the opinion of the investigator would preclude the patient from successfully participating in the study;
* Women who are pregnant or that are breast feeding;
* Participation in another clinical trial within 30 days from initiation of the study;
* Participants with a high risk for cardiovascular disease; (The definition of high-risk individuals will follow that of the 2009 Canadian Guidelines and include a) FRS \>= 20% 10-year risk; b) All patients with uncontrolled diabetes (DCA guidelines) and c) Evidence of atherosclerosis -when this evidence was ascertained when clinically indicated);
* Systolic blood pressure \> 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 90 mmHg. In diabetic patients, systolic blood pressure \> 130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 90 mmHg.
* History of stroke, intermittent claudication or transient ischemic attack;
* Known unstable (uncontrolled) cardiac disease, within the last 6 months:
* Patient with a clinically significant abnormal ECG at screening.
* Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, with HbA1c \> 7.0%;
* Known diagnosis of hypoglycemia
* Evidence of active renal disease indicated by a fasting estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of \< 60 ml/min per 1.73 m2;
* Increased plasma levels (\>ULN) of amylase (as per respective lab upper limits) and / or lipase (\>160 IU/L) or any indication of pancreatitis (increased alcohol consumption, gallstones);
* History of pancreatitis;
* Use of any lipid lowering medication other than statins (e.g niacin, fibrates or ezetimibe) and/or lipid lowering NHP within 6 weeks prior to the screening visit;
* Intake of \> 2 servings per week of fish or regimented use of fish oil/omega-3 supplements within 6 weeks prior to the screening visit;
* Intake of fortified foods containing plant sterols within 6 weeks prior to the screening visit;
* Known HIV or Hepatitis B or C positive;
* Patients with osteoporosis and hormone sensitive conditions;
* Patients with uncontrolled asthma as defined by the 2010 Consensus Summary of the Canadian Thoracic Society;
* Known seafood allergy or allergy to any of the medicinal or non-medicinal ingredients of the study medication, including:

* Omega-3 fatty acids (including EPA and DHA)
* Phospholipids (mainly phosphatidylcholine)
* Astaxanthin
* Bovine gelatin
* Coagulopathy or on anticoagulants. Platelet aggregation inhibitors (such as aspirin or clopidogrel but not heparin) are permitted in the study; patients taking both aspirin and clopidogrel are not permitted in the study;
* Unable or unwilling to comply with the protocol;
* Patient reported weight must be stable for the past 6 months (within 3kg variation);
* Consumption of more than 14 standard alcoholic drinks a week.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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JSS Medical Research Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Grace Therapeutics Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Robert Dufour, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal

Locations

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Alberta Health Services Clinical Trials

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

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Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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BC Diabetes

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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Cambridge Cardiac Care Center

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

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Thamesview Ctr of Family Med

Chatam, Ontario, Canada

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Moran Medical Centre

Colingwood, Ontario, Canada

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C & L Research

Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada

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G.S. Cardiac Lab Medicine Professional Corp

Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Malton Medical Research Group

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

North York, Ontario, Canada

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Taunton Health Centre

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Steeple Hill Medical centre

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

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Entralogix Clinical Research

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Eric Silver Medicine Professional Corporation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Clinique Médicale des Trois Lacs

Vaudreuil Dorion, Ontario, Canada

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Clinique Medicale Valcartier

Courcelette, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique Reseau le Trait d'Union

Delson, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique Medicale Mistassini

Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique medicale

Grand-Mère, Quebec, Canada

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GMF Grand Mere

Grand-Mère, Quebec, Canada

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CRM Lanaudiere

Joliette, Quebec, Canada

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Applied Medical Information Research AMIR

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Centre de recherche A&E

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique des maladies lipidiques de Quebec Inc.

Québec, Quebec, Canada

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Clinique Services Sante Rosemere

Rosemère, Quebec, Canada

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Csss de St-Jerome

Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada

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CSSS Vallee De L'Or

Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada

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Applied Medical Information Research (AMIR)

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

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Countries

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Canada

References

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Kim KS, Belley-Cote EP, Walsh M, Wang A, Balasubramanian K, Treleaven N, Garg AX, Guyatt G, Whitlock RP. Left atrial appendage occlusion study III-Kidney substudy. Am Heart J. 2025 Oct;288:90-100. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.04.018. Epub 2025 Apr 19.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40258408 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PRT-API-NKPL66-CT-PIIB

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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