Status:

COMPLETED

The Triglyceride Lowering Effect of an Omega-3 Fat (DHA) in Addition to Statin Therapy for Patients With CAD or Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Maine Center for Lipids and Cardiovascular Health

Conditions:

Hypertriglyceridemia (TG>200<500)

Hyperlipidemia

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will explore the ability of an algae (ocean plant) omega-3 fat supplement (DHA) to reduce triglyceride levels in patients currently being treated with statin therapy (Zocor or simvastatin, ...

Detailed Description

Omega-3 fatty acids (nPUFAs) have been embraced by Expert Panels and Guideline Committees of the American Heart Association as a result of randomized trials documenting reductions in cardiovascular ev...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • CAD or Risk Equivalent
  • On any statin therapy
  • At NCEP LDL goal (\<100)
  • TG\>200 mg%

Exclusion

  • TG\>500, TG levels that vary more than 25% during base-line
  • Poorly controlled DM
  • BMI\>40
  • Use of fibrates, niacin, other fish oil product

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00360217

Start Date

January 1 2006

End Date

May 1 2007

Last Update

November 18 2011

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Maine Center for Lipids and Cardiovascular Health

Scarborough, Maine, United States, 04074