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Terminated due to slow enrollment and interim analysis showing no difference between treatment arms.
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This study will evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammation in trauma patients. The main hypothesis is that such supplementation will reduce the presence of biomarkers of systemic inflammation, as compared to placebo
This prospective, randomized study will evaluate the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on inflammatory response in multi-injured trauma patients. Its primary objective is to compare the intensity of inflammation between an active omega-3 group and a placebo group.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | Active Comparator | 50 mg/kg per day of omega-3 fatty acids (DHA Omega-3, Martek Biosciences, Columbia, MD) |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | 50 mg/kg per day of vehicle |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | Dietary Supplement | 50 mg/kg per day of omega-3 fatty acids |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory markers | Plasma levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-8, as well as C-reactive protein | Up to 28 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Infectious complications | Incidence of infectious disease complications using established diagnostic criteria | Up to 28 days |
| Intensive Care Unit length of stay | A count of the number of days during which patients are resident in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Krishna Athota, MD | University of Cincinnati | Principal Investigator |
| Richard Branson, MSc | University of Cincinnati | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Hospital | Cincinnati | Ohio | 45219 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009104 | Multiple Trauma |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
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| ID | Term |
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| D004281 | Docosahexaenoic Acids |
| ID | Term |
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| D015525 | Fatty Acids, Omega-3 |
| D004042 | Dietary Fats, Unsaturated |
| D004041 | Dietary Fats |
| D005223 | Fats |
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| Placebo |
| Dietary Supplement |
50 mg/kg per day of placebo equivalent |
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| Up to 28 days |
| D008055 |
| Lipids |
| D005231 | Fatty Acids, Unsaturated |
| D005227 | Fatty Acids |
| D005395 | Fish Oils |
| D009821 | Oils |