NCT03625284

Brief Summary

Blind, placebo-controlled study testing the hypothesis that oral dietary supplement rich with fucoxanthin will decrease biochemical clinical markers related to liver health.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 2, 2018

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 10, 2018

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 10, 2018

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 10, 2019

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 10, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

August 14, 2018

Status Verified

July 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 2, 2018

Last Update Submit

August 12, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

fucoxanthinmicroalgaenon alcoholic fatty liver

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Liver function test: Serum Alanine transaminase (ALT)

    Change from baseline of liver enzymes

    week 0,12,24

  • Liver function test: Aspartate transaminase (AST)

    Change from baseline of liver enzymes

    week 0,12,24

Secondary Outcomes (13)

  • Liver function test:Blood gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)

    week 0,12,24

  • Liver function test:Blood albumin

    week 0,12,24

  • Liver function test: Blood bilirubin

    week 0,12,24

  • Hepatic steatosis

    0, 24 week

  • Weight

    week 0,12,24

  • +8 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Fucovital

EXPERIMENTAL

capsules of a dietary supplement rich with fucoxanthin from microalgae extract

Dietary Supplement: FucoVital

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

capsules of an edible oil

Dietary Supplement: PlaceboDietary Supplement: FucoVital

Interventions

PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Edible oil

Placebo
FucoVitalDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Microalgae oil extract

Also known as: fucoxanthin
FucovitalPlacebo

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy adults \> 18 years
  • Willing to sign an informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Non-smokers.
  • Blood results above the normal range in hepatic function testing consisting of panels containing ALT, AST, ALP, total bilirubin and albumin and abdominal ultrasonography.
  • Over-weight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2) who fulfill the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) metabolic syndrome.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy.
  • Presence of gastrointestinal or mental disorders, diabetes mellitus, alcohol abuse, weight-loss treatment, bariatric surgery, unusual diets (vegetarian, vegan), daily usage of antioxidants dietary supplements at the last 4 months (for subjects in stage 2 of the study).
  • Serious medical conditions.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Yang M, Xuan Z, Wang Q, Yan S, Zhou D, Naman CB, Zhang J, He S, Yan X, Cui W. Fucoxanthin has potential for therapeutic efficacy in neurodegenerative disorders by acting on multiple targets. Nutr Neurosci. 2022 Oct;25(10):2167-2180. doi: 10.1080/1028415X.2021.1926140. Epub 2021 May 15.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Interventions

fucoxanthin

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fatty LiverLiver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Haim Shirin, Prof.

    Director Institute of Gastroenterolgy, Liver Diseases and Nutrition

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tair Lapidot, Dr

CONTACT

Marina Beder

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 2, 2018

First Posted

August 10, 2018

Study Start

September 10, 2018

Primary Completion

September 10, 2019

Study Completion

December 10, 2019

Last Updated

August 14, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share