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Omega-3 fatty acids

targets RORA

Developed for
major depressive disorder · type 2 diabetes mellitus · bipolar disorder · dry eye syndrome · hyperlipidemia · schizophrenia · atrial fibrillation · beta-thalassemia major
+68 more · gastric cancer · infectious disease with sepsis · periodontitis · traumatic brain injury · attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder · autism · breast carcinoma in situ · cardiac rhythm disease · coronary artery disorder · COVID-19 · dementia · dental pulp necrosis · depressive disorder · dermatitis · disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status · disorder of iron metabolism and transport · disruptive behavior disorder · dysthymic disorder · epilepsy · eye adnexa disorder · fetal growth restriction · generalized anxiety disorder · hepatitis C virus infection · hyperglycemia · hyperlipoproteinemia · hypertriglyceridemia · IgA glomerulonephritis · macular retinal edema · mood disorder · mucositis · multiple sclerosis · myocardial infarction · nicotine dependence · non-verbal learning disability · obesity disorder · periodontal disorder · polycystic ovary syndrome · postpartum depression · relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis · rheumatoid arthritis · schizoaffective disorder · schizophreniform disorder · sickle cell disease · Tourette syndrome · type 1 diabetes mellitus · acute lymphoblastic leukemia · acute pyelonephritis · age-related macular degeneration · anemia · aphthous stomatitis · atherosclerosis · Barrett esophagus · cancer · cardiovascular disorder · chronic periodontitis · cognitive disorder · coronary atherosclerosis · disease of bone structure · disease related to solid organ transplantation · familial hypercholesterolemia · hypertensive disorder · intermittent vascular claudication · kidney disorder · lichen planus, oral · manic bipolar affective disorder · morbid obesity · osteoarthritis, knee · traumatic encephalopathy
Investigated by
Massachusetts General Hospital · University of Arizona · Beni-Suef University · Maternity and Children Hospital, Makkah · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
+102 more · The University of New South Wales · Benha University · Brigham and Women's Hospital · Deborah Yurgelun-Todd · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · Ocean Nutrition · Pronova BioPharma · Sphere Healthcare · Stanley Medical Research Institute · University of Pennsylvania · Your Health Inc. · Ain Shams University · Allergan · Amersham Health · Amirhossein Farahmand · AquaOmega · Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · Assiut University · Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita · Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh · Basma Morsy · Beni-Suef Health insurance hospital · Benisuef university hospital · British University In Egypt · Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital · China Medical University Hospital · Churchill Hospital · Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico · Delbert Robinson · Demarest Lloyd Jr. Foundation · Ekhagastiftelsen · Emory University · Federal University of São Paulo · First Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou Medical College · Fresenius AG · Fundacion GESICA · GlaxoSmithKline · Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited · Haukeland University Hospital · Inje University · Jian Suo · Katherine D. Crew · Kuhnil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · L. Eugene Arnold · Li Shin Hospital · Lipid Analytical Laboratories Inc · Mansoura University · Mayo Clinic · McGill University · Mclean Hospital · Medical University of Vienna · Mexican Social Security Institute · Mitacs · NYU Langone Health · National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) · National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) · National Eye Institute (NEI) · National Multiple Sclerosis Society · National University of La Rioja · Netherlands Open University · Oregon Health and Science University · Population Health Research Institute · Reliant Pharmaceuticals · Saint Luke's Health System Foundation · Samsung Medical Center · Sanofi · Seoul National University Hospital · Serono Nordic · all 108 on the full record

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT02278965 Jan 2015 → Apr 2017 breast carcinoma in situ Katherine D. Crew Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01548157 Mar 2012 — Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01341925 Sep 2011 → Sep 2014 depressive disorder L. Eugene Arnold Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00399282 Oct 2006 → Apr 2007 rheumatoid arthritis Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/23 trials · 1 missed
Phase 1/2 NCT03784963 Jan 2019 → Jul 2020 heart failure University of Chicago Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1/2 NCT02133664 Jun 2014 → May 2016 multiple sclerosis Oregon Health and Science University Completed Missed primary
Phase 1/2 NCT00421161 Jan → Mar 2007 dermatitis Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 219 trials · 4 missed
Phase 2 NCT05181189 Aug 2026 → Mar 2028 expected dementia Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07657468 Jun → Oct 2026 expected — National University of La Rioja Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07863791 Jan → Aug 2026 beta-thalassemia major Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07050524 Sep 2025 → Sep 2026 overdue gastric cancer The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05774665 Jan 2025 → Mar 2027 expected obesity disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05573672 Aug 2022 → Nov 2023 generalized anxiety disorder The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04518319 Oct 2020 → Nov 2024 schizophrenia Shanghai Mental Health Center Suspended No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT03313076 Jul 2018 → Jul 2020 — University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Terminated Mixed Stop: Business
Phase 2 NCT03345550 Sep 2017 → Jul 2021 traumatic brain injury University of Michigan Terminated Missed primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT02899741 Aug 2016 → Nov 2018 epilepsy Seoul National University Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/38 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 2/3 NCT05214495 Feb → Sep 2022 mucositis Basma Morsy Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04553705 Sep → Nov 2020 COVID-19, immunodeficiency disease Beni-Suef University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04301336 Nov 2019 → Nov 2020 sickle cell disease Beni-Suef University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04292314 Nov 2019 → Dec 2020 beta-thalassemia major, disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status, disorder of iron metabolism and transport Beni-Suef University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03911843 Jan 2017 → Dec 2018 type 1 diabetes mellitus Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita Completed Met primary
Phase 2/3 NCT03627312 Mar 2011 → Jul 2013 disruptive behavior disorder Singapore Prison Service Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00511810 Aug 2007 → Mar 2011 major depressive disorder University of Cincinnati Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00360906 Dec 2004 → Jul 2008 relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis Haukeland University Hospital Completed Missed primary
Phase 310 trials · 1 met primary · 4 missed
Phase 3 NCT02871440 Sep 2016 → Sep 2017 dry eye syndrome The University of New South Wales Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02128763 Nov 2014 → Sep 2017 dry eye syndrome University of Pennsylvania Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT02041520 Jan 2013 → May 2014 HIV infectious disease Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01735279 Jan → Dec 2013 nicotine dependence Federal University of São Paulo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01686568 Dec 2012 → Oct 2014 — Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00970489 Aug 2010 → May 2012 atrial fibrillation Brigham and Women's Hospital Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00729430 Aug 2008 → Oct 2013 myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac arrest Brigham and Women's Hospital Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00597220 Jan 2008 → Jul 2011 atrial fibrillation Fundacion GESICA Unknown Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00422266 Dec 2006 → Mar 2007 hyperlipidemia Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00069784 Aug 2003 → Dec 2011 type 2 diabetes mellitus Sanofi Completed Missed primary
Phase 410 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT03911414 Jun 2019 → Dec 2024 mood disorder Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03757585 May 2019 → May 2024 autism, non-verbal learning disability Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03686059 Jul 2018 → Nov 2019 eye adnexa disorder Benha University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03355638 Jan → Jul 2016 macular retinal edema University of Brescia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01910948 Jun → Dec 2013 gastric cancer Jian Suo Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00758927 Jul 2009 → Apr 2010 hyperlipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus Inje University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00634075 Mar 2008 → Aug 2009 infectious disease with sepsis Li Shin Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00141232 Nov 2004 → Jul 2006 type 2 diabetes mellitus Viatris Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00396643 May 2004 → Jun 2007 schizophrenia Medical University of Vienna Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT00142220 Jan 2004 → ? infectious disease with sepsis University Medicine Greifswald Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable17 trials · 2 missed
— NCT07371416 Oct 2025 → Dec 2026 expected dental pulp necrosis Mansoura University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06478290 Oct 2025 → Jul 2026 overdue — University of Manitoba Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07036952 Apr → Oct 2025 overdue polycystic ovary syndrome Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
— NCT06358963 Feb → Apr 2024 periodontal disorder Amirhossein Farahmand Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT07138131 Oct 2023 → Sep 2024 cardiac rhythm disease Benha University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT06463535 Jun 2023 → Apr 2024 periodontitis, type 2 diabetes mellitus British University In Egypt Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT07363551 Jun 2021 → May 2026 overdue attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder China Medical University Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT03708887 Oct 2020 → Jan 2022 hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia Zhejiang University Completed Missed primary
— NCT04411615 Jul → Aug 2020 dry eye syndrome Samsung Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT04161989 May 2020 → Jun 2022 fetal growth restriction Assiut University Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy45 trials
Phase 2 NCT02569307 Comparator Oct 2015 → Dec 2018 psychotic disorder Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02696577 Comparator Mar 2015 → Jan 2016 fetal growth restriction Assiut University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02106468 Comparator May 2013 → Jun 2014 lichen planus, oral October 6 University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01694667 Comparator Sep → Dec 2012 autism spectrum disorder Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02373579 Comparator Jun 2012 → Oct 2014 acute lymphoblastic leukemia Nancy Samir Elbarbary Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 2

DateIssuerRelease
2025-04-27 Laboratorios Rubió Results OTC Supplements: 2025’s Revolution in Preventive Health laboratoriosrubio.com ↗
A large-scale meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that omega-3 supplementation reduced cardiovascular disease risk by 13% and heart attack risk by 28%.
2010-11-14 GlaxoSmithKline Results New study findings show no benefit of prescription omega-3 fatty acids in prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation in affected patients gsk.com ↗
The study showed no benefit in reducing the recurrence of symptomatic AF in patient groups treated with high-dose, prescription omega-3 fatty acids and placebo.

Evidence & citations 28 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 126 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as omega-3 fatty acids “Dietary Supplement: AquaOmega High EPA Omega-3 capsules will be taken at a dose of four capsules, once daily (containing a total of 3456 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 2659mg of...” NCT05573672 ↗
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“OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fatty acids) versus a comparator (e.g. placebo, antidepressant treatment, standard...” PMID 34817851 ↗ Nov 2021

“The purpose of this study is to determine whether simultaneous supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E is effective in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid...” NCT00399282 ↗

“Pre-treatment with omega-3 fatty acids has similar effects on liver volume, but a prospective comparison of both treatments has not been performed yet.” NCT02206256 ↗

“Participants assigned to the experimental group will receive Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation as part of their treatment regimen.” NCT07050524 ↗

“Many clinicians recommend the use of supplements of n-3 fatty acids (often called omega-3 fatty acids) to relieve symptoms.” PMID 29652551 ↗ Apr 2018

“mild traumatic brain injury (omega-3 fatty acids, education only)” NCT02670161 ↗

“Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.4g/day in capsule form (4 capsules per day)” NCT00511810 ↗

“Omega-3 fatty acids capsules, 1.5 g/d by mouth for 1 year” NCT03708887 ↗

“dietary supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids (Ω3).” NCT01341925 ↗

“omega-3 fatty acids (4g po daily for 4 months)” NCT00854737 ↗

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Known as Azyr Mega “Ppatients were given daily tablets of Omega-3 supplementation provided free of charge by the company (Azyr Mega; Sifi SpA, Aci Sant'Antonio, CT, Italy).” NCT03355638 ↗
Known as fatty acids, omega-3 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00000461 ↗
Known as fish oil “In this 14 month double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 415 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) were randomly assigned to receive high-dose (3.0 g/day) or low-dose (1.5...” PMID 41559698 ↗ Jan 2026
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“The primary objective of the study was to determine the effects of 10-week adjunctive supplementation with 2 doses of LCn-3 fatty acids (fish oil) on cortical functional...” NCT00511810 ↗

“participants will be randomly allocated to receive either Omega-3 (fish oil) or placebo (paraffin oil)for 4 weeks.” NCT00289484 ↗

“Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Fish Oil 1000 mg (contains 500 mg DHA & 100 mg EPA)) or placebo capsules.” NCT03345550 ↗

“Participants will be randomly allocated to receive Omega-3 (fish oil) or placebo (paraffin oil) for 6 weeks.” NCT00238758 ↗

“Drug: omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) Omacor, 1 capsule per day.” NCT01632761 ↗

“Drug: Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)” NCT01684722 ↗

“Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)” NCT01653678 ↗

“omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)” NCT01785004 ↗

“Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)” NCT04573946 ↗

“Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)” NCT01880463 ↗

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Known as Fish Oil Supplements “Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Fish Oil Supplements)” NCT00729430 ↗
Known as Limitless Omega “Omega-3 cap 2000 mg BID (Limitless Omega) + PT” NCT07399743 ↗
Known as n-3 fatty acids “Omega-3 or "n-3" polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 fatty acids) represent a novel approach to the prevention and treatment of AF.” NCT01235130 ↗
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“Many clinicians recommend the use of supplements of n-3 fatty acids (often called omega-3 fatty acids) to relieve symptoms.” PMID 29652551 ↗ Apr 2018

Known as n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids “One potential treatment for MDD is n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFAs), also known as omega-3 oils, naturally found in fatty fish, some other seafood, and some nuts and seeds.” PMID 34817851 ↗ Nov 2021
Known as n-3 PUFA “Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplements have demonstrated an effect on cardiovascular endpoints in some clinical trials.” PMID 36999528 ↗ Mar 2023
Known as n-3FA “n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3FA) supplements” PMID 23564916 ↗ Apr 2013
Known as n-3PUFAs “One potential treatment for MDD is n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFAs), also known as omega-3 oils, naturally found in fatty fish, some other seafood, and some nuts and seeds.” PMID 34817851 ↗ Nov 2021
Known as O3FA “This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial evaluated the role of prednisone and omega 3 fatty acids (O3FA) in patients with IgA nephropathy.” PMID 17699247 ↗ Apr 2006
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“6-month treatment with omega-3 fatty acid (O-3FA) 4 g/day attenuated cardiac remodeling accompanied by reduction in inflammation.” PMID 31948661 ↗ Dec 2019

“Clinical observations have suggested therapeutic effects for ω-3 fatty acids (O3FA) in Tourette's disorder (TD).” PMID 22585765 ↗ May 2012

“omega-3 fatty acids (O3FA), given as fish oil capsules” PMID 22926607 ↗ Oct 2012

Known as Omacor “The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Omacor@) on the Response Rate to Antiviral Therapy in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Infection” NCT00547716 ↗
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“Omacor, 1 capsule per day. Each capsule of Omacor contains 840 milligrams of marine omega-3 fatty acids” NCT02757872 ↗

“Drug: omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) Omacor, 1 capsule per day.” NCT01632761 ↗

“Omega-3, Omacor” NCT02899741 ↗

Known as Omega 3 fatty acids and plant sterol enriched drink ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00422266 ↗
Known as Omega 3 plus “received omega 3 (Omega 3 plus, SEDICO, Egypt); once daily from 28-30 weeks till delivery.” NCT04161989 ↗
Known as Omega-3 “Most of studies on omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3) supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have clearly shown potentially beneficial changes in cytokine and...” NCT00399282 ↗
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“A Randomized, Open Label, Single Dose, 2X2 Cross-over Study to Compare Pharmacokinetics Between Rosuvastatin 10mg and Omega-3 1g Co-administration and HCP1007 in Healthy Male Volunteers” NCT01548157 ↗

“Impact of the Adjunctive Use of Omega-3 in Periodontitis Patients With Diabetes on Local and Systemic Chemerin Levels: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” PMID 40771657 ↗ Jul 2025

“Group A received 30 mg of CoQ10, Group B was given 200 mg of Omega-3 daily supplements, and Group C did not receive any medication” NCT06358963 ↗

“participants will be randomly allocated to receive either Omega-3 (fish oil) or placebo (paraffin oil)for 4 weeks.” NCT00289484 ↗

“Omega-3 2000mg (920mg as EPA ethyl ester, 760mg as DHA ethyl ester) once daily” NCT05365438 ↗

“Omega-3 supplementation 1000mg contains” NCT04553705 ↗

“Omega 3 (n-3 PUFA)” NCT00597220 ↗

NCT01813006 ↗

NCT00211562 ↗

NCT03911843 ↗

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Known as Omega-3 acid ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT00758927 ↗
Known as omega-3 oils “One potential treatment for MDD is n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3PUFAs), also known as omega-3 oils, naturally found in fatty fish, some other seafood, and some nuts and seeds.” PMID 34817851 ↗ Nov 2021
Known as Omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids “6.Omega-3 poly-unsaturated fatty acids (1000mg) was given as an adjunctive treatment daily for 6 months to group 2, starting 2 weeks after phase 1 therapy.” NCT06463535 ↗
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NCT00289484 ↗

NCT00238758 ↗

NCT01910948 ↗

NCT00069784 ↗

NCT01733147 ↗

NCT03345550 ↗

Known as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) “Omega -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have antiplatelet effect.” NCT01521845 ↗
Known as Omegaven “A solution of glutamine (Dipeptiven, 100 ml) and ω3-fatty acids (Omegaven, 100 ml) will be added to the bags.” NCT01704664 ↗
Known as PUFA “omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)” NCT00069784 ↗
Known as Triomar “concentrated omega-3 fatty acids (Triomar™) in MS, both as monotherapy and in combination with standard immunomodulatory therapy defined as interferon-beta 1a (Rebif™).” NCT00360906 ↗
Known as ω3-fatty acids “A solution of glutamine (Dipeptiven, 100 ml) and ω3-fatty acids (Omegaven, 100 ml) will be added to the bags.” NCT01704664 ↗
Action Restore “supplementation with these fatty acids can restore the levels of omega-3 and could decrease nicotine dependence” NCT01735279 ↗