NCT01193543

Brief Summary

Preliminary studies in rats and mice indicate that calanus oil reduce accumulation of intra-abdominal fat. Pilot studies in humans have shown no adverse effects. In the present study 120 subjects, males and females, 20-65 years old, BMI 25-30 kg/m2 will be included and given calanus oli 1 g twice daily versus placebo for 1 year. The hypothesis is that calanus oil will reduce intra-abdominal fat, improve glucose tolerance and lipid profile.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
117

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2010

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 1, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 2, 2010

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2010

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

September 5, 2012

Status Verified

September 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

September 1, 2010

Last Update Submit

September 3, 2012

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Intra-abdominal fat as measured with CT scan

    at the end of 12 months intervention

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • oral glucose tolerance test

    at the end of 12 months intervention

  • lipid status

    at the end of 12 months intervention

  • systolic and diastolic blood pressure

    at the end of 12 months intervention

  • markers of inflammation - C-reactive protein (CRP)

    at the end of 12 months intervention

  • body weight

    at the end of 12 months intervention

Study Arms (2)

calanus oil

EXPERIMENTAL

calanus oil 1 gram twice daily

Dietary Supplement: calanus oil

olive oil

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

olive oil 1 gram twice daily

Dietary Supplement: olive oil

Interventions

calanus oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 gram twice daily

calanus oil
olive oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

1 gram twice daily

olive oil

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) 25-30 kg/m2
  • age 20-65 years

You may not qualify if:

  • diabetes
  • coronary heart disease last 12 months
  • unstable angina pectoris
  • cancer diagnosed the last 5 years
  • use of lipid lowering drugs
  • seafood allergy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Tromso

Tromsø, 9037, Norway

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Overweight

Interventions

Olive Oil

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dietary Fats, UnsaturatedDietary FatsFatsLipidsFats, UnsaturatedPlant OilsOilsFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Rolf Jorde, Professor

    University of Tromso

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 1, 2010

First Posted

September 2, 2010

Study Start

December 1, 2010

Primary Completion

June 1, 2012

Study Completion

August 1, 2012

Last Updated

September 5, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-09

Locations