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Fish Oil Treatment for Dyslipidemia Associated With Children and Adolescents
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Omega-3-acid ethyl esters and Placebo for Hypertriglyceridemia. Completed, enrolled 42 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
High triglyceride levels are increasingly recognized in children, particularly those who are overweight. There are no studies of treatment of high triglycerides in children and adolescents. Fish oil is attractive because it is considered safe and effective for treating high triglycerides in adults and has been used safely for other purposes in children. The investigators will conduct a randomized study of Lovaza (the only prescription omega-3 fish oil medication) in 44 children and adolescents to study efficacy in lowering triglycerides, safety, and possible mechanisms of beneficial effects.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza), two 1-gram capsules taken twice daily for 8 weeks
Placebo (corn oil), two 1-gram capsules taken twice daily for 8 weeks