NCT00447291

Brief Summary

Children with an excess in body weight, increase the risk of obesity-related co-morbidities and cardiovascular diseases. Childhood obesity may be due to diets laden with fat and lack of physical activity. Omega-3 fish oil is a supplementation that may promote a greater reduction of pro-inflammatory mediators; combined with exercise and nutritional regimens it may also help improve glycemic, lipid markers, and body composition in overweight children and adolescents.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2006

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2006

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 12, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 14, 2007

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2010

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

January 27, 2011

Status Verified

September 1, 2006

Enrollment Period

3.2 years

First QC Date

March 12, 2007

Last Update Submit

January 26, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

OverweightObesityFish Oil

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To compare effects between Omega 3 fish oil and placebo

    To compare the effect of Omega 3 fish oil dietary supplementation versus placebo on biometric measurement, lipid profile, serum markers for inflammation and insulin resistance in overweight children and adolescents undergoing treatment with a low-glycemic load diet and exercise.

    3 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • To compare effects between Omega 3 fish oil and placebo

    3 months

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age8 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Between 8-18 years old
  • BMI ≥95th percentile
  • Patient \& parent/guardian consent to participate
  • Attendance of Risk Factor Reduction lifestyle modification program

You may not qualify if:

  • Major surgical Procedure within 1 year
  • Significant cardiovascular disease or other morbidity that preclude patients from following dietary regimen or exercising.
  • Mentally Challenged
  • Currently taking fish oil supplements, unless 1 month wash-out period is achieved.
  • Diabetes

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Children's Heart Center

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OverweightObesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Gary A. Mayman, MD

    Children's Heart Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 12, 2007

First Posted

March 14, 2007

Study Start

December 1, 2006

Primary Completion

March 1, 2010

Study Completion

July 1, 2010

Last Updated

January 27, 2011

Record last verified: 2006-09

Locations