Trial Outcomes & Findings for Pilot Study of OMEGA-3 and Vitamin D in High-Dose in Type I Diabetic Patients (NCT NCT03406897)

NCT ID: NCT03406897

Last Updated: 2025-09-17

Results Overview

Stimulated (90-minute sample of a MMTT) C-peptide at the 1-year visit greater or equal to baseline level measured by ng/mL. Change in 90-minute C-peptide between baseline and 1-year visit

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Target enrollment

27 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 1-Year Visit

Results posted on

2025-09-17

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Overall Study
STARTED
12
15
Overall Study
COMPLETED
7
8
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
4
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Pilot Study of OMEGA-3 and Vitamin D in High-Dose in Type I Diabetic Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=12 Participants
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=15 Participants
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Total
n=27 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
22 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
11 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
16 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White, Non-Hispanic
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White, Hispanic
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
12 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
12 participants
n=93 Participants
15 participants
n=4 Participants
27 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-Year Visit

Population: Group A: 7/12 subjects completed 1year follow-up. Group B: 8/15 subjects completed 1year follow up.

Stimulated (90-minute sample of a MMTT) C-peptide at the 1-year visit greater or equal to baseline level measured by ng/mL. Change in 90-minute C-peptide between baseline and 1-year visit

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=7 Participants
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=8 Participants
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Change in MMTT (Mixed Meal Tolerance Test) 90 Min C-peptide
-1.23 ng/mL
Interval -1.6 to -0.17
-0.62 ng/mL
Interval -1.44 to -0.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-Year Visit

Population: Group A: 7/12 subjects completed 1year follow-up. Group B: 8/15 subjects completed 1year follow up.

Change in HbA1c between baseline and 1-year

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=7 Participants
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=8 Participants
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Change in Hemoglobin A1c Level
0.00 percentage of HbA1c
Interval -0.3 to 2.5
-0.55 percentage of HbA1c
Interval -3.1 to 0.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 1-Year Visit

Population: Group A: 7/12 subjects completed 1year follow-up. Group B: 8/15 subjects completed 1year follow up.

Difference in insulin requirement at the 1-year visit compared to baseline measured in units/kg/day

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=7 Participants
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=8 Participants
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Change in Insulin Requirements
0.16 units/kg/day
Interval 0.02 to 0.52
0.15 units/kg/day
Interval -0.2 to 0.87

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Through study completion, and average of one year

Number of adverse events (AE) comparable to general diabetes population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=12 Participants
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=15 Participants
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Number of Adverse Events (AE)
31 number of adverse events
28 number of adverse events

Adverse Events

Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Vitamin D Only

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=12 participants at risk
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=15 participants at risk
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Gastrointestinal disorders
Acute perforated apendicitis
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Endocrine disorders
Diabetes Ketoacidosis
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Omega-3 and Vitamin D Combination
n=12 participants at risk
The treatment arm A includes Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration Omega 3 fatty acid: Oral Administration
Vitamin D Only
n=15 participants at risk
The treatment arm B (control group) will receive only Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) supplement. Cholecalciferol: Oral Administration
Gastrointestinal disorders
Acute appendicitis
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Right upper thigh abscess
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Streptococcal pharyngitis
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract Infection
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Infections and infestations
COVID-19 Infection
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 3 • 1 year
Endocrine disorders
Dyslipidemia
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Endocrine disorders
Hypoglycemia
25.0%
3/12 • Number of events 19 • 1 year
20.0%
3/15 • Number of events 16 • 1 year
General disorders
High Vitamin D levels
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper Respiratory Infection
0.00%
0/12 • 1 year
6.7%
1/15 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
General disorders
Hyperkalemia
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
General disorders
Hyperphosphatemia
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Fecal incontinence
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oily rectal discharge
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroenteritis
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Influenza A
16.7%
2/12 • Number of events 2 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Gastrointestinal disorders
Celiac Disease
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Bronchitis
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Elevated PT/INR
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year
Surgical and medical procedures
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • 1 year
0.00%
0/15 • 1 year

Additional Information

Dr. David Baidal

University of Miami, Diabetes Research Institute

Phone: 305-243-7740

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place