Status:

COMPLETED

Gamma-linolenic Acid Supplementation Study

Lead Sponsor:

Virta Health

Conditions:

Weight Trajectory

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Weight regain following weight loss is common. In rodent models of obesity and pilot studies in humans, increasing membrane arachidonic acid content improves fuel partitioning and prevents weight rega...

Detailed Description

The primary purpose of this research is to determine if GLA supplementation reduces weight regain over 24 months in Virta Health patients. The secondary purpose is to determine the effect of GLA supp...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age greater than or equal to 18 yrs
  • Patients referred to Virta Health by employers or insurers
  • Weight loss greater than or equal to 7% of initial weight and current BMI \> 25 kg/m2
  • Willing to take 3 supplement capsules daily
  • Able to understand study procedures and willing to provide informed consent
  • English-speaking

Exclusion

  • Patients who are pregnant or lactating
  • Patients who are taking or are prescribed orlistat

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 22 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 15 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

302 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04481724

Start Date

July 22 2020

End Date

September 15 2023

Last Update

April 24 2024

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Virta Health

San Francisco, California, United States, 94105