NCT01034540

Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are to assess the effects of 4 g/d prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters (POM3), compared with a placebo, on indices of insulin sensitivity and secretion, as well as aspects of the fasting and postprandial lipid and lipoprotein profiles, in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
23

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 16, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 17, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2010

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2010

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2011

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 22, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 30, 2024

Status Verified

May 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

December 16, 2009

Results QC Date

May 28, 2013

Last Update Submit

May 1, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Difference Between Treatments in Liquid Meal Tolerance Test (LMTT) Matsuda Insulin Sensitivity Index (MISI).

    Liquid meal tolerance test (LMTT) = two 8 oz servings of Ensure (Abbott Nutrition) + study product followed by blood sample collection at -5, -1, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 min, where t = 0 was start of liquid meal consumption. MISI calculated as 10,000/square root of (pre-meal glucose x pre-meal insulin x mean 120 min post-meal glucose x mean 120 min post-meal insulin)

    End of Treatment Intervention Period I (week 6) and End of Treatment Intervention Period II (week 14)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Difference Between Treatments in LMTT Insulin Secretion Index and Disposition Index.

    End of Treatment Intervention Period I (week 6) and End of Treatment Intervention Period II (week 14)

Study Arms (2)

POM3

EXPERIMENTAL

POM3 for the first six weeks of treatment. Placebo for the second six weeks of treatment

Drug: POM3

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo for the first six weeks of treatment. POM3 for the second six weeks of treatment

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

POM3DRUG

4 g/day

Also known as: Lovaza, prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters
POM3

matching placebo capsule, 4 g/day

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 79 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Men and postmenopausal women, ages 18-79 years.
  • Fasting, triglyceride (TG) level in the borderline high to high range.
  • Fasting, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) below the very high range while on no lipid altering therapy or while taking stable-dose statin therapy
  • Provide written informed consent and authorization for protected health information

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of any lipid-altering medications, which cannot be stopped, except stable dose statin therapy.
  • Use of any omega-3 fatty acid ethyl ester medications or dietary supplements with \>1.0 g/d of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or a combination of EPA and DHA
  • coronary heart disease (CHD) or a CHD risk equivalent
  • Body mass index over 45 kg per square meter
  • Allergy or sensitivity to omega-3 fatty acids, corn or corn products (e.g., corn oil), D-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) or any ingredients in the study drug
  • Certain muscle, liver, kidney, lung or gastrointestinal conditions
  • Poorly controlled hypertension
  • Certain medications
  • Active cancers treated within prior 2 years (except non-melanoma skin cancer)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Provident Clinical Research (now Biofortis)

Addison, Illinois, 60101, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Maki KC, Lawless AL, Kelley KM, Dicklin MR, Schild AL, Rains TM. Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters reduce fasting and postprandial triglycerides and modestly reduce pancreatic beta-cell response in subjects with primary hypertriglyceridemia. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2011 Sep-Oct;85(3-4):143-8. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2011.06.005. Epub 2011 Jul 19.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hypertriglyceridemia

Interventions

Omacor

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

HyperlipidemiasDyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Limitations and Caveats

Potential limitations: 1) relatively small sample size, and 2) relatively short length of wash-out period between treatments.

Results Point of Contact

Title
John Marshall, General Manager
Organization
Biofortis Clinical Research (formerly Provident)

Study Officials

  • Kevin C. Maki, PhD

    Provident Clinical Research

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Study Director/Chief Science Officer

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2009

First Posted

December 17, 2009

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion

December 1, 2010

Study Completion

February 1, 2011

Last Updated

May 30, 2024

Results First Posted

October 22, 2013

Record last verified: 2024-05

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