NCT01880463

Brief Summary

The VITamin D and OmegA-3 Trial (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is a randomized clinical trial in 25,875 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids (Omacor fish oil, 1 gram) reduces the risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and stroke in people who do not have a prior history of these illnesses. This ancillary study is being conducted among participants in VITAL and will examine whether omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin D3, compared to placebo, reduce the incidence and/or progression of dry eye disease.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
25,875

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2010

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2010

Completed
3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 15, 2013

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 19, 2013

Completed
7.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2020

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

July 30, 2019

Status Verified

July 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

10.4 years

First QC Date

June 15, 2013

Last Update Submit

July 27, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Dry eye diseaseincidenceprogression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Dry Eye Disease

    Report of a diagnosis of dry eye disease confirmed by medical record review.

    5 years

Study Arms (4)

Vitamin D + fish oil placebo

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 2000 IU per day Fish oil placebo

Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3Drug: Fish oil placebo

Vitamin D placebo + fish oil

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Vitamin D placebo Omacor, 1 capsule per day. Each capsule of Omacor contains 840 milligrams of marine omega-3 fatty acids (465 mg. of eicosapentaenoic acid \[EPA\] and 375 mg of docosahexaenoic acid \[DHA\])

Drug: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3 placebo

Vitamin D placebo + fish oil placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Vitamin D placebo fish oil placebo

Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3 placeboDrug: Fish oil placebo

Vitamin D + fish oil

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol), 2000 IU per day Omacor, 1 capsule per day. Each capsule of Omacor contains 840 milligrams of marine omega-3 fatty acids (465 mg. of eicosapentaenoic acid \[EPA\] and 375 mg of docosahexaenoic acid \[DHA\])

Drug: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)Dietary Supplement: Vitamin D3

Interventions

Also known as: Omacor
Vitamin D + fish oilVitamin D placebo + fish oil
Vitamin D3DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Also known as: cholecalciferol
Vitamin D + fish oilVitamin D + fish oil placebo
Vitamin D3 placeboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Vitamin D placebo + fish oilVitamin D placebo + fish oil placebo
Vitamin D + fish oil placeboVitamin D placebo + fish oil placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age50 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All participants in VITAL (NCT 01169259) are eligible to participate in this ancillary study.

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Christen WG, Cook NR, Manson JE, Buring JE, Lee IM, Bubes V, Friedenberg G, Dushkes R, Smith D, Schaumberg DA; VITAL Research Group. Efficacy of Marine omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation vs Placebo in Reducing Incidence of Dry Eye Disease in Healthy US Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2022 Jul 1;140(7):707-714. doi: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2022.1818.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dry Eye SyndromesDisease Progression

Interventions

Fatty Acids, Omega-3Fish OilsOmacorCholecalciferol

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lacrimal Apparatus DiseasesEye DiseasesDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dietary Fats, UnsaturatedDietary FatsFatsLipidsFatty Acids, UnsaturatedFatty AcidsOilsCholestenesCholestanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSterolsVitamin DSecosteroidsMembrane Lipids

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 15, 2013

First Posted

June 19, 2013

Study Start

July 1, 2010

Primary Completion

December 1, 2020

Study Completion

December 1, 2021

Last Updated

July 30, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-07