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The Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Congestive Heart Failure

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT00944229

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Official title

Salutary Effects of Dietary Supplementation With OMEGA 3 on Exercise Performance and Endothelial Function in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure. A Matter of Lipid Oxidation ?

Brief summary

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A diet rich in Omega-3 (fish oil) reduces plasma triglycerides and the risk for ischemic heart disease. Recently, a large trial evaluating treatment with Omega 3 in heart failure patients suggested that omega 3 may lower the risk of death from CHF. The mechanism of this potential benefit is not well understood. Methods: Forty patients will be enrolled in the study. Twenty patients will receive Omega 3 (lovaza 4 gm a day) and 20 patients will receive placebo. All subjects will have assessment of their exercise capacity and blood vessel function before and after an 8 week treatment period. About 4 table spoons of blood will be drawn throughout the study. Expected results: The investigators believe that omega 3 may improve the ability to exercise and improve blood vessel function.

Study identification

NCT ID
NCT00944229
Recruitment status
Terminated
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Lead sponsor
Columbia University
Other
Enrollment
58 participants

Conditions and interventions

Conditions

Interventions

Drug

Eligibility (public fields only)

Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted

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Study timeline

Start date
Dec 31, 2009
Primary completion
Feb 28, 2014
Completion
Feb 28, 2014
Last update posted
May 24, 2016

2010 – 2014

United States locations

U.S. sites
1
U.S. states
1
U.S. cities
1
Facility City State ZIP Site status
Columbia University Medical Center New York New York 10032

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