NCT01317290

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to investigate the accumulation of n-3 LC-PUFA (EPA, DPA and DHA) in human lipids by oral supplementation of ALA-rich linseed oil. In addition, the accumulation of n-3 LC-PUFA is compared between subpopulations of different age, gender and physiological conditions (overweight, increased serum total cholesterol).

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
78

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for early_phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2012

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

March 16, 2011

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 17, 2011

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2012

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2012

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

November 13, 2013

Status Verified

November 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

March 16, 2011

Last Update Submit

November 12, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

Conversion of ALA

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • n-3 LC-PUFA in human lipids (EPA)

    EPA (% of total identified fatty acid methyl esters)

    0,7,56 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • eicosanoid concentration in plasma

    0 and 56 days

Study Arms (4)

linseed oil; young

EXPERIMENTAL

ALA rich linseed oil to younger subjects (18-35 years)

Dietary Supplement: linseed oil

linseed oil; older

EXPERIMENTAL

ALA rich linseed oil to older, normalweight subjects (BMI \<25, age 49-69 years)

Dietary Supplement: linseed oil

linseed oil older, overweight

EXPERIMENTAL

ALA-rich linseed oil to older, normalweight subjects (BMI \>25, age 49-69 years)

Dietary Supplement: linseed oil

olive oil

EXPERIMENTAL

n3-PUFA free control oil to normalweight subjects (BMI \<25)

Dietary Supplement: n-3 PUFA free olive oil

Interventions

n-3 PUFA free olive oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

negative control

olive oil
linseed oilDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
linseed oil older, overweightlinseed oil; olderlinseed oil; young

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • healthy subjects

You may not qualify if:

  • cholesterol lowering drugs
  • chronic diseases
  • pregnancy, lactation
  • intake of nutritional supplements

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

Jena, Thuringia, 07743, Germany

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Kuhnt K, Weiss S, Kiehntopf M, Jahreis G. Consumption of echium oil increases EPA and DPA in blood fractions more efficiently compared to linseed oil in humans. Lipids Health Dis. 2016 Feb 18;15:32. doi: 10.1186/s12944-016-0199-2.

  • Grindel A, Staps F, Kuhnt K. Cheek cell fatty acids reflect n-3 PUFA in blood fractions during linseed oil supplementation: a controlled human intervention study. Lipids Health Dis. 2013 Nov 14;12:173. doi: 10.1186/1476-511X-12-173.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OverweightHypercholesterolemia

Interventions

Linseed Oil

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsHyperlipidemiasDyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism DisordersMetabolic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fats, UnsaturatedFatsLipidsPlant OilsOilsPlant PreparationsBiological ProductsComplex Mixtures

Study Officials

  • Katrin Kuhnt, Dr. rer. nat

    University of Jena, Insitute of Nutrition

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
early phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. Dr. habil.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 16, 2011

First Posted

March 17, 2011

Study Start

February 1, 2012

Primary Completion

September 1, 2012

Study Completion

May 1, 2013

Last Updated

November 13, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-11

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