Status:

COMPLETED

Pro-Resolving Mediators in Acute Inflammation in Humans

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Conditions:

Inflammation; Skin

Resolution

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-64 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

The investigators are undertaking a clinical blister model with or without dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., Lovaza) to determine the role of specialized pro-resolving mediators ...

Detailed Description

The specific aims of this study are based on the hypothesis that in health, natural pro-resolving mechanisms, including specialized pro-resolving mediators and cellular effectors, are generated to pro...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy adults
  • Ages 18-64

Exclusion

  • Known acute or chronic infection
  • Known acute or chronic disease of any kind
  • Known allergy to fish or shellfish
  • Use of any prescription medication
  • Use of over-the-counter medication except multivitamins
  • Use of dietary or herbal supplement except protein supplements
  • Women that are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
  • Any skin disease
  • Known immunocompromise, HIV, or Diabetes mellitus
  • History of cardiopulmonary disease
  • History of upper extremity cellulitis
  • Significant allergy of any kind
  • Known bleeding diathesis
  • History of keloid scar formation
  • Forearm tattoo
  • Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) during study or within 2 weeks prior to enrollment.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 2 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 22 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

19 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04308889

Start Date

July 2 2018

End Date

February 22 2022

Last Update

May 26 2022

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115