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| Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services, Inc. | NETWORK |
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This study is a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial to determine the effect of high concentrate omega-3 capsules on the omega-3 status of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver.
Subjects with non-alcoholic fatty liver (simple steatosis) confirmed within the last year by ultrasound or other imaging modality will be recruited to the study. Subjects will be randomized to a treatment arm of high concentrate capsules or placebo for a 6 month treatment period.Omega-3 content of red blood cells (omega-3 index) will be measured for primary endpoint assessment. Quantitative MRI will be performed to determine the effect on liver fat content.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | Experimental | 3 capsules of 1g concentrated omega-3 taken daily for 6 months |
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| Olive oil | Placebo Comparator | 3 capsules of 1g olive oil taken daily for 6 months |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 | Dietary Supplement | 3x 1g capsules taken daily for 6 months |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| • The primary endpoint is the difference in mean percent changes from baseline (Week 24 each with baseline subtracted) between placebo and omega-3 groups | 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| • Difference in mean percent change from baseline to end-of-treatment in RBC EPA and RBC DHA (percentage of lipids and quantitative measurements) | 6 months | |
| • Difference in mean percent change from baseline to end of treatment in omega-6: omega-3 ratios. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Tobin, PhD | BASF | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hialeah | Hialeah | Florida | 33012 | United States | ||
| Lake Worth |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D065626 | Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
| D005234 | Fatty Liver |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004281 | Docosahexaenoic Acids |
| D000069463 | Olive Oil |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015525 | Fatty Acids, Omega-3 |
| D004042 | Dietary Fats, Unsaturated |
| D004041 | Dietary Fats |
| D005223 | Fats |
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| Olive oil |
| Dietary Supplement |
3x 1g capsules taken daily for 6 months |
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| 6 months |
| To assess the impact of omega-3 on changes in liver fat as determined by MRI-PDFF | 6 months |
| Lake Worth |
| Florida |
| 33461 |
| United States |
| Lauderdale Lakes | Lauderdale Lakes | Florida | 33319 | United States |
| Miami | Miami | Florida | 33185 | United States |
| Greenville | Greenville | South Carolina | 29615 | United States |
| Arlington | Arlington | Texas | 76012 | United States |
| Arlington | Arlington | Texas | 76015 | United States |
| D008055 |
| Lipids |
| D005231 | Fatty Acids, Unsaturated |
| D005227 | Fatty Acids |
| D005395 | Fish Oils |
| D009821 | Oils |
| D005224 | Fats, Unsaturated |
| D010938 | Plant Oils |
| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D019602 | Food and Beverages |