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The main goal of this study is to determine whether the American Heart Association-recommended fish oil dose is efficacious, safe, and tolerable in hemodialysis patients. The secondary objective is to test the effects of fish oil supplementation on inflammatory and cardiovascular markers.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish oil capsules | Drug | |||
| matched placebo capsules | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To determine whether AHA-recommended fish oil therapy beneficially affects the pro-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory blood fatty acid balance |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To test the safety and tolerability of fish oil therapy in hemodialysis patients | ||
| To measure the effects of fish oil treatment on cardiovascular and inflammatory risk factors |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Allon Friedman, MD | Indiana University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Nephrology Clinics | Indianapolis | Indiana | 46202 | United States | ||
| VeteransAdministration Hospital |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005395 | Fish Oils |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009821 | Oils |
| D008055 | Lipids |
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| Indianapolis |
| Indiana |
| 46202 |
| United States |