Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Vascular Function
Lead Sponsor:
University of Edinburgh
Conditions:
Previous Myocardial Infarction
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The mechanisms through which omega-3 fatty acids reduce adverse cardiac events remain uncertain. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on endothelial...
Detailed Description
Twenty patients with a previous myocardial infarction were recruited into a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (2g/day for 6-weeks). Pe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Myocardial infarction at least 3 months previously.
Exclusion
- Dietary fish allergy or intolerance
- Women of child bearing potential
- Malignant arrhythmias
- Renal or hepatic failure
- Severe or significant co-morbidity
- Previous history of blood dyscrasia
- Unable to tolerate the supine position
- Lack of informed consent
- Blood donation within last 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01888211
Start Date
December 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
May 1 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH16 4SB