Trial Outcomes & Findings for Study Comparing Blood Levels of Fatty Acids After Consuming Two Forms of Cod Liver Oil (NCT NCT02428699)

NCT ID: NCT02428699

Last Updated: 2018-08-28

Results Overview

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

50 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and up to Day 2

Results posted on

2018-08-28

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited at one Centre in United Kingdom.

A total of 93 participants were screened, out of which 50 participants were randomized. 39 participants failed screening and 2 participants withdrew from the study. 2 participants discontinued due to other reasons (reason not specified).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Scott's Emulsion Followed by Non Emulsified Cod Liver Oil
Sequence 1: Participants were administered 30 milliliters (mL) of Scott's emulsion (10 percent \[%\] Cod Liver Oil, 10% Cod Oil) followed by 300 mL of apple juice in period 1. After a washout period of 2 weeks participants were administered 5.8 mL non emulsified cod liver oil, followed by 300 ml apple juice in period 2.
Non Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Followed by Scott's Emulsion
Sequence 2: Firstly, participants were administered 5.8 mL non emulsified cod liver oil, followed by 300 mL of apple juice in Period 1. After a washout period of 2 weeks participants were administered test product i.e. 30 mL of Scott's emulsion (10 % Cod Liver Oil, 10% Cod Oil) followed by 300 mL apple juice in period 2.
Period 1
STARTED
25
25
Period 1
COMPLETED
25
25
Period 1
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Washout Period 1
STARTED
25
25
Washout Period 1
COMPLETED
24
23
Washout Period 1
NOT COMPLETED
1
2
Period 2
STARTED
24
23
Period 2
COMPLETED
24
23
Period 2
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Scott's Emulsion Followed by Non Emulsified Cod Liver Oil
Sequence 1: Participants were administered 30 milliliters (mL) of Scott's emulsion (10 percent \[%\] Cod Liver Oil, 10% Cod Oil) followed by 300 mL of apple juice in period 1. After a washout period of 2 weeks participants were administered 5.8 mL non emulsified cod liver oil, followed by 300 ml apple juice in period 2.
Non Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Followed by Scott's Emulsion
Sequence 2: Firstly, participants were administered 5.8 mL non emulsified cod liver oil, followed by 300 mL of apple juice in Period 1. After a washout period of 2 weeks participants were administered test product i.e. 30 mL of Scott's emulsion (10 % Cod Liver Oil, 10% Cod Oil) followed by 300 mL apple juice in period 2.
Washout Period 1
Screen Failure
1
2

Baseline Characteristics

Study Comparing Blood Levels of Fatty Acids After Consuming Two Forms of Cod Liver Oil

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Overall Study
n=50 Participants
Test product : 30 mL Scott's Emulsion containing 10% Cod Liver Oil, 10% Cod Oil. Reference product: 5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Age, Continuous
29.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.62 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
50 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: Per protocol (PP) population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Incremental Area Under the Curve to 24 Hours (h) (iAUC0-24h) of the Sum of Plasma Total and Free n-3 Fatty Acids (Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
13.19 Microgram per mililiter (µg/mL)
Standard Deviation 8.368
7.73 Microgram per mililiter (µg/mL)
Standard Deviation 6.532

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
iAUC0-24h of Sum of Total and Free DHA
5.09 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.118
2.89 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 4.225

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
iAUC0-24h of Sum of Total and Free EPA
8.10 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.810
4.84 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.903

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Upto 10 h

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
iAUC0-10h of Sum of Total and Free DHA
7.51 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.810
3.86 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 4.011

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Upto 10 h

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
iAUC0-10h of Sum of Total and Free EPA
7.28 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.893
3.97 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.493

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Upto 10 h

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

The AUC was calculated using the trapezoidal method and using nominal time points from 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10h respectively. The AUC was divided by the total duration to represent a weighted mean incremental change over time. Higher values of AUC demonstrate better rate of absorption over time than lower values.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
iAUC0-10h of Sum of Total and Free DHA and EPA
14.79 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 9.336
7.83 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.133

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood sampleswere taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h. Maximum plasma concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Sum of Total and Free DHA and EPA
98.37 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 26.595
90.48 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 26.252

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood samples were taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h. Maximum plasma concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Cmax of Sum of Total and Free DHA
70.61 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 19.698
64.73 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 19.229

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood sampleswere taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h. Maximum plasma concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Cmax of Sum of Total and Free EPA
28.89 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 8.205
26.27 µg/mL
Standard Deviation 8.894

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood samples will be taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h. Time to maximum concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Sum of Total and Free DHA and EPA
5.77 h
Standard Deviation 2.208
7.73 h
Standard Deviation 3.480

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood samples will be taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h. Time to maximum concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Tmax of Sum of Total and Free DHA
5.23 h
Standard Deviation 1.790
7.56 h
Standard Deviation 4.219

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and up to Day 2

Population: PP population (N=47) was the primary population of analysis defined as all participants in the safety population who have at least one post-baseline assessment of efficacy considered unaffected by protocol violations. From the PP population, 3 participants were not analysed in test group and 2 in control group, due to missing data.

Blood samples will be taken at time points 0,2,4,6,8,10,12 and 24h.Time to maximum concentration was determined.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Test Product
n=44 Participants
30 mL Scott's emulsion containing 10% cod liver Oil, and 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=45 Participants
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Tmax of Sum of Total and Free EPA
8.36 h
Standard Deviation 4.979
8.00 h
Standard Deviation 3.464

Adverse Events

Test Product

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Reference Product

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Test Product
n=48 participants at risk
30 mL Scott's Emulsion containing 10% cod liver oil, 10% cod oil
Reference Product
n=49 participants at risk
5.8 mL of non emulsified free flowing cod liver oil
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.4%
5/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
4.1%
2/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Infections and infestations
Rhinitis
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
General disorders
Fatigue
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Acne
2.1%
1/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
0.00%
0/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal Pain
0.00%
0/48 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.
2.0%
1/49 • approximately 45 days
Safety population (N=50) included all participants who were randomized and administered at least one study treatment during the study (47 participants were treated with both Scott's Emulsion Original and Cod liver oil; 1 participant was treated with Scott's Emulsion only and 2 were treated with Cod liver oil only). Therefore, a total of 48 participants were included in Scotts emulsion (test product) arm and 49 in Cod liver oil (reference product) arm.

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