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DOCONEXENT

Other / unclassified targets PCSK9, PPARG via activation

Developed for
coronary artery disorder · NAFLD1 · hyperlipidemia · hypertriglyceridemia · major depressive disorder · retinitis pigmentosa · traumatic brain injury · Alzheimer disease
+31 more · amblyopia · breast benign neoplasm · breast cancer · breath-holding Spells · cardiac rhythm disease · cognitive disorder · cystic fibrosis · depressive disorder · ductal breast carcinoma in situ · HIV infectious disease · invasive breast carcinoma · lobular breast carcinoma in situ · macular degeneration · mammary Paget disease · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · muscular atrophy · myocardial infarction · Parkinson disease · periodontitis · preterm premature rupture of the membranes · primary sclerosing cholangitis · psychotic disorder · sickle cell disease · traumatic encephalopathy · X-linked disease · adenomatous colon polyp · age-related macular degeneration · fatty liver disease · hypertension, pregnancy-induced · myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome · spermatogenic failure
Investigated by
Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Retina Foundation of the Southwest · Sarah Keim · William Coryell
+53 more · dsm-firmenich Switzerland AG · AHS Cancer Control Alberta · Allen Foundation Inc. · Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) · Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Centre Hospitalier St Anne · Children's Medical Center Dallas · Cures Within Reach · East Carolina University · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · Foundation Fighting Blindness · Fudan University · GlaxoSmithKline · Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) · Helse Stavanger HF · Hospices Civils de Lyon · Hospital Clinic of Barcelona · Huntington Medical Research Institutes · Johns Hopkins University · Maine Center for Lipids and Cardiovascular Health · March of Dimes · Massachusetts General Hospital · Mayo Clinic · Micelle BioPharma Inc · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · National Eye Institute (NEI) · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · Nationwide Children's Hospital · Ohio State University · Oregon Health and Science University · Pharmacia and Upjohn · PiLeJe · Pronova BioPharma · Sant Pau Research Institute · Sheba Medical Center · Tanta University · Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children · University of Alberta · University of Barcelona · University of Bergen · University of Cincinnati · University of Kansas Medical Center · University of Milan · University of Oslo · University of Southern California · University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · VA Office of Research and Development

Trials 37

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT03101540 Aug 2011 → May 2014 major depressive disorder William Coryell Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 0 NCT03101527 May 2011 → Feb 2012 major depressive disorder William Coryell Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 16 trials
Phase 1 NCT02103842 Mar 2014 → Jul 2015 muscular atrophy Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01903525 Sep 2013 → Aug 2017 traumatic brain injury, traumatic encephalopathy University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01563913 Oct 2012 → Jun 2016 Parkinson disease VA Office of Research and Development Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00325013 Dec 2005 → May 2012 colitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00060749 May 2003 → Dec 2007 macular degeneration National Eye Institute (NEI) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00014027 Apr 2001 → Apr 2008 — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/23 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 1/2 NCT03402789 Jan → Jul 2024 amblyopia Johns Hopkins University Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 1/2 NCT04242004 Oct 2019 → Mar 2020 cognitive disorder Fudan University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00885313 Mar 2009 → Apr 2010 NAFLD1, abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome, fibrotic liver disease, obesity disorder Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute Completed Met primary
Phase 28 trials · 1 met primary · 2 missed
Phase 2 NCT03831178 Aug 2019 → Dec 2024 overdue breast cancer AHS Cancer Control Alberta Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03613844 Sep 2018 → May 2024 — University of Southern California Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02973360 Mar → Sep 2017 sickle cell disease Micelle BioPharma Inc Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02514070 Oct 2015 → Jul 2019 — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01849250 May 2013 → Jan 2016 breast benign neoplasm, ductal breast carcinoma in situ, invasive breast carcinoma, lobular breast carcinoma in situ +1 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT02690857 May 2010 cystic fibrosis Hospices Civils de Lyon Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01976806 Jun 2009 → Sep 2011 gingivitis, periodontitis Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00100230 Sep 2004 → May 2012 X-linked disease, retinitis pigmentosa Retina Foundation of the Southwest Completed Missed primary
Phase 38 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT05796401 Dec 2023 → Dec 2026 expected psychotic disorder Centre Hospitalier St Anne Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03965988 May 2018 → Nov 2028 expected breath-holding Spells Tanta University Recruiting Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02626299 Jun 2016 → Oct 2020 — University of Kansas Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02098317 Jan 2014 → May 2015 NAFLD1, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01934777 Oct 2013 → Oct 2014 NAFLD1, abdominal obesity-metabolic syndrome, fibrotic liver disease, obesity disorder Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02005900 Jun 2011 → Jun 2013 HIV infectious disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia Sant Pau Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00440050 Feb 2007 → May 2009 Alzheimer disease Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01422317 Sep 1995 → Dec 1997 coronary artery disorder, myocardial infarction Helse Stavanger HF Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 44 trials
Phase 4 NCT04151758 Jan 2019 → May 2021 — University of Milan Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01576783 Apr 2012 → Apr 2017 — Sarah Keim Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00449917 Sep 2006 → Jul 2007 — PiLeJe Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00290056 Nov 2005 → Nov 2009 cardiac rhythm disease, coronary artery disorder Sheba Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable6 trials
— NCT05191823 Dec 2021 → Jun 2024 overdue preterm premature rupture of the membranes Sarah Keim Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
— NCT01814527 Jul 2013 → Jul 2017 traumatic brain injury East Carolina University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00825994 Nov 2008 → Jun 2009 depressive disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00976872 Jan → Dec 2008 — Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00360217 Jan 2006 → May 2007 coronary artery disorder, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia Maine Center for Lipids and Cardiovascular Health Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00004827 Mar 1996 → Jun 2002 retinitis pigmentosa Retina Foundation of the Southwest Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy8 trials
Phase 1 NCT03634644 Comparator Nov 2017 → Mar 2019 spermatogenic failure Jinling Hospital, China Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03936621 Comparator Jun 2019 → Jun 2021 lung cancer British Columbia Cancer Agency Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01661764 Comparator Feb 2013 → Dec 2016 adenomatous colon polyp Vanderbilt University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01471652 Comparator Mar 2012 → Feb 2013 myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Columbia University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00323414 Comparator Apr 2006 → Dec 2011 fatty liver disease National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 16 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 52 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as DOCONEXENT ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as 22:6 n-3 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as C22:6 (n-3) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as Cervonic acid ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as DHA “The purpose of this interventional study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Vitamin E and Choline in children or adolescents with...” NCT01934777 ↗
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“This study aimed to compare the efficacy of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plus piracetam with piracetam alone in reducing the frequency and severity of BHS in infants and...” PMID 37651975 ↗ Aug 2023

“Overall, treatment data in MDD support a role for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in combination or EPA as the omega-3 fatty acid intervention.” NCT00825994 ↗

“Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA):Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)\[360 mg EPA and 240 DHA in each capsule\] 6 capsules-3 capsules by mouth 2 x per day x 48 weeks” NCT00323414 ↗

“such as eicosapentanoic acid [EPA] and docosahexanoic acid [DHA] may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.” NCT01661764 ↗

“5 capsules containing 440mg of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)for total daily dosing of 2200mg of DHA daily” NCT01814527 ↗

“treatment with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for 12 weeks at 1000 mg twice daily as compared to placebo” NCT01849250 ↗

“Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) administration to modulate Triglycerides in HIV patients under HAART” NCT02005900 ↗

“Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in both fish oils and algae.” NCT01903525 ↗

“Each pill contained 542mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, and 405mg of docosahexanoic acid, DHA” NCT00976872 ↗

“Participants will be randomized to 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) administered PO daily” NCT02137408 ↗

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Known as Doconexento ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as Docosaheaenoic-acid ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as Docosahexaenoate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as Docosahexaenoic Acid “Daily supplementation with long-chain ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (350-mg docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] + 650-mg eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA]), macular xanthophylls (10-mg...” PMID 24638908 ↗ May 2014
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“The purpose of this interventional study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Vitamin D in children and adolescents with biopsy-proven...” NCT02098317 ↗

“Overall, treatment data in MDD support a role for EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in combination or EPA as the omega-3 fatty acid intervention.” NCT00825994 ↗

“Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA):Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)\[360 mg EPA and 240 DHA in each capsule\] 6 capsules-3 capsules by mouth 2 x per day x 48 weeks” NCT00323414 ↗

“Docosahexaenoic Acid Plus Piracetam Versus Piracetam Alone for Treatment of Breath-Holding Spells in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” PMID 37651975 ↗ Aug 2023

“Lower blood levels of the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are correlated with worse cognitive functions” PMID 37874103 ↗ 2023

“Subjects received 2.2g of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 1.2g of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily for the duration of the study.” NCT03101540 ↗

“5 capsules containing 440mg of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)for total daily dosing of 2200mg of DHA daily” NCT01814527 ↗

“Docosahexaenoic acid for the treatment of fatty liver: randomised controlled trial in children.” PMID 23220074 ↗ Dec 2012

“Participants will take 3.9g/day of Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid for 4 months” NCT02103842 ↗

“Omega 3 : 1380 mg EicosaPentaenoic Acid (EPA) + 1140 mg DocosaHexaenoic Acid (DHA) per day” NCT05796401 ↗

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Known as Docosahexaenoic acid (c22:6 n3) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL367149 ↗
Known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) “docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)” NCT03101527 ↗
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“docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)” NCT03101540 ↗

Known as docosahexanoic acid “The purpose of this research study is to measure the safety (side effects) of an Omega 3 Fatty acid called docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and measure the dyskinesia (involuntary...” NCT01563913 ↗
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“Each pill contained 542mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, and 405mg of docosahexanoic acid, DHA” NCT00976872 ↗

NCT01661764 ↗

NCT00360217 ↗

NCT00290056 ↗

Action Inhibit “reduces normal breast tissue levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)” NCT01849250 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “algae (ocean plant) omega-3 fat supplement (DHA)” NCT00360217 ↗
Route Oral “Oral DHA supplementation continues daily for 3 years.” NCT00004827 ↗
Target PPARG “At a molecular level, DHA acts as a stimulator of the nuclear receptor PPAR-gamma” NCT02005900 ↗