Drugs / Lovaza
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Lovaza

Other / unclassified

Developed for
hypertriglyceridemia · breast cancer · hyperlipidemia · type 2 diabetes mellitus · atrial fibrillation · malignant pancreatic neoplasm · atherosclerosis · borderline personality disorder
+35 more · cardiovascular disorder · colorectal cancer · cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma · depressive disorder · diabetes mellitus · ductal breast carcinoma in situ · head and neck squamous cell carcinoma · HIV infectious disease · hyperlipoproteinemia · liver disorder · lobular breast carcinoma in situ · metabolic syndrome X · myocardial infarction · myositis disease · NAFLD1 · non-Hodgkin lymphoma · non-small cell lung carcinoma · obesity disorder · ovarian carcinoma · parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis · triple-negative breast carcinoma · ulcer of lower limbs · urothelial carcinoma · congestive heart failure · coronary artery disorder · dry eye syndrome · heart disorder · inflammation of heart layer · intermediate coronary syndrome · lung cancer · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · mitochondrial disease · mitral valve insufficiency · peripheral arterial disease · systemic lupus erythematosus
Investigated by
GlaxoSmithKline · ImmunityBio, Inc. · Boston Children's Hospital · Carol Fabian, MD · Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
+53 more · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · Pronova BioPharma · Reliant Pharmaceuticals · Sanford Research · Solvay Pharmaceuticals · Takeda · University of Pennsylvania · University of Rochester · Aalborg University Hospital · Abbott · Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences · American College of Clinical Pharmacy · AstraZeneca · Babu Balagopal · Boston University · Brigham and Women's Hospital · Cornell University · Danish Heart Foundation · DongKoo Bio & Pharma · Drammen sykehus · Elverum Hospital · Gateway for Cancer Research · H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute · Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited · Harvard University · Haukeland University Hospital · Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia · Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · Joe Chan · Johns Hopkins University · Massachusetts General Hospital · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) · North Denmark Region · Prisma Health-Midlands · Provident Clinical Research · Rikshospitalet University Hospital · Ruhr University of Bochum · South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority · St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center · The Danish Kidney Association · Thomas Jefferson University · Tufts University · Ullevaal University Hospital · University Hospital of North Norway · University of Arizona · University of Oslo · University of South Dakota · University of South Florida · University of Tennessee · University of Utah · Washington University School of Medicine · Western Michigan University

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansion US (FDA) LOVAZA — 2009-09-16 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) LOVAZA — 2004-11-10 fda.gov ↗

Trials 55

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 04 trials
Phase 0 NCT04308889 Jul 2018 → Feb 2022 dermatitis Brigham and Women's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT01823991 Jul 2014 → Apr 2017 breast cancer H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT01784042 Mar 2013 → Mar 2017 breast cancer Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 0 NCT00688961 Jun → Aug 2007 — Sanford Research Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT03438955 Feb → Jul 2018 hypertriglyceridemia DongKoo Bio & Pharma Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01929070 Feb → Mar 2013 — Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00694746 Jun 2008 → Mar 2014 NAFLD1 Boston University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1/214 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 1/2 NCT03169777 Aug 2018 → Jan 2019 colorectal cancer ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03169738 Feb 2018 → Jan 2019 non-small cell lung carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03387098 Dec 2017 → Sep 2018 malignant pancreatic neoplasm ImmunityBio, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03197571 Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 urothelial carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03197584 Dec 2017 → Feb 2019 ovarian carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03175666 Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 triple-negative breast carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03167164 Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03169790 Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 non-Hodgkin lymphoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03169764 Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03329248 Nov 2017 → Aug 2018 malignant pancreatic neoplasm ImmunityBio, Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 27 trials · 2 missed
Phase 2 NCT06195306 Jul 2025 → Jan 2027 expected ductal breast carcinoma in situ, lobular breast carcinoma in situ National Cancer Institute (NCI) Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02370537 Mar → Nov 2015 exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, type 2 diabetes mellitus AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01252290 Nov 2010 → May 2013 breast cancer Carol Fabian, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01252277 Nov 2010 → Apr 2013 breast cancer Carol Fabian, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00805870 Mar → Dec 2009 myositis disease Western Michigan University Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00672633 Apr 2008 → Dec 2011 hypertriglyceridemia Boston Children's Hospital Terminated Missed primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2 NCT00517972 — depressive disorder University of Arizona Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT05281562 Feb → Mar 2023 diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, ulcer of lower limbs Prisma Health-Midlands Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 2/3 NCT00915902 Jul 2009 → Sep 2012 hypertriglyceridemia Babu Balagopal Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 36 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT03018041 Sep 2017 → Mar 2024 — Joe Chan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04756180 Oct 2016 → Apr 2019 hypertriglyceridemia Abbott Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00435045 Feb → Oct 2007 hypertriglyceridemia GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00402363 Nov 2006 → Jan 2010 atrial fibrillation GlaxoSmithKline Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00903409 Nov 2005 → Jun 2008 hypertriglyceridemia GlaxoSmithKline Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00246701 Nov 2005 → Jun 2006 hypertriglyceridemia GlaxoSmithKline Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 414 trials · 2 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT02839902 Dec 2016 → Aug 2017 hyperlipidemia Takeda Completed Mixed
Phase 4 NCT02824432 Aug 2016 → Aug 2017 hyperlipidemia Takeda Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02010359 Jun 2014 → Jun 2017 obesity disorder University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01180764 Aug 2010 → Aug 2012 hypertriglyceridemia University of Utah Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01041521 Jan 2010 → Aug 2014 HIV infectious disease, hypertriglyceridemia Tufts University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00833976 Jul 2009 → Mar 2013 bipolar disorder, hyperlipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, schizoaffective disorder +1 Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00437099 Feb 2009 → Feb 2011 borderline personality disorder Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00286234 Oct 2007 → Aug 2008 hypertriglyceridemia, metabolic syndrome X University of South Dakota Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00678743 Aug 2007 → Aug 2009 hyperlipidemia Provident Clinical Research Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT00598910 Aug 2007 → Sep 2008 hypertriglyceridemia Solvay Pharmaceuticals Terminated Met primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase not applicable4 trials
— NCT01048502 Jan 2010 → May 2011 cardiovascular disorder University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00723398 Mar 2009 → Apr 2015 breast cancer Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT01157780 Oct 2008 → Jun 2014 parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis University of Tennessee Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT00577590 Oct 2003 → Aug 2012 type 2 diabetes mellitus Washington University School of Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not stated1 trial
— NCT00841451 — atrial fibrillation St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center No longer available No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy23 trials
Phase 1 NCT02189252 Comparator Oct 2014 → Jul 2015 — AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01431690 Comparator Aug → Oct 2011 hypertriglyceridemia AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03167177 Background Dec 2017 → Jan 2019 melanoma ImmunityBio, Inc. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03598309 Comparator Jun 2019 → May 2025 overdue lung cancer H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01208961 Comparator Sep → Nov 2010 — AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2019-06-15 Zydus Lifesciences Limited Regulatory USFDA for Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules zyduslife.com ↗
Zydus’ Nesher Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA has received the final approval from the USFDA to market Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules USP (US RLD – Lovaza Capsules), 1 gram.
2014-04-08 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Regulatory Teva Announces First Approval and Launch of Generic Lovaza® Capsules in the United States tevapharm.com ↗
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE:TEVA) announces the approval of the generic equivalent to Lovaza® (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Capsules, USP), in the United States.
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 13 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 84 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Lovaza “Patients with confirmed symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF (5:1 ratio) will be randomized to receive either 4 g/d P-OM3 (Lovaza; GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park,...” PMID 19619690 ↗ Aug 2009
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“The study drug, Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza) was given to patients PO daily as two, 1 g capsules taken twice daily during the duration of their 8-week treatment period.” NCT00915902 ↗

“Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl ester (P-OM3; Lovaza) therapy is indicated for treating very high triglyceride levels (>or= 500 mg/dL) at a dose of 4 g/day.” PMID 19820283 ↗ Sep 2009

“Open-label Antara (fenofibrate) + open-label Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) [formerly known as Omacor]” NCT00891293 ↗

“oral omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC)” NCT01107964 ↗

“Lovaza (Omega-3 acid ethyl esters)” NCT01180764 ↗

“Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00805870 ↗

“Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00246701 ↗

“LOVAZA (Omega-3)” NCT00944229 ↗

NCT05281562 ↗

NCT01157780 ↗

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Known as fish oil “Lovaza® is the brand name for prescription strength fish oil pills.” NCT01048502 ↗
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“Drug: Lovaza (fish oil)” NCT01157780 ↗

“oral fish oil (Lovaza)” NCT01191177 ↗

Known as Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) “Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT01784042 ↗
Known as OM-3 EE “a prescription OM-3 EE (Lovaza(®), GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC).” PMID 23312053 ↗ Jan 2012
Known as Omacor “The aim of this investigator initated study is to examine the effect of OMACOR (Omega-3-acid ethyl ester 90) on the incidence of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients...” NCT00257283 ↗
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“The investigators will conduct a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Lovaza (formerly known as Omacor) in reducing triglyceride levels in youth ages 10-19...” NCT00672633 ↗

“The purpose of OM5/LOV111859 was to evaluate efficacy and safety of Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) as add-on therapy to Antara (fenofibrate) and diet for the treatment of...” NCT00246636 ↗

“The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) in patients with recurrent, symptomatic atrial fibrillation.” NCT00402363 ↗

“Open-label Antara (fenofibrate) + open-label Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) [formerly known as Omacor]” NCT00891293 ↗

“Open-label Simvastatin + Lovaza® (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) \[formerly known as Omacor\]” NCT00903409 ↗

“Coadministration of Crestor 5mg 4tab and Omacor capsupe 1g 4cap in the fasting state” NCT01929070 ↗

“Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) [formerly known as Omacor] plus atorvastatin” NCT00435045 ↗

“Combined Omacor (Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters)” NCT00246701 ↗

“Omacor® (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT02370537 ↗

NCT00678743 ↗

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Known as Omega-3 “LOVAZA (Omega-3)” NCT00944229 ↗
Known as omega-3-acid ethyl ester “Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl ester)” NCT01191177 ↗
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NCT04756180 ↗

Known as omega-3-acid ethyl esters “The purpose of OM5/LOV111859 was to evaluate efficacy and safety of Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) as add-on therapy to Antara (fenofibrate) and diet for the treatment of...” NCT00246636 ↗
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“Each 1-gram capsule of LOVAZA (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) contains at least 900 mg of the ethyl esters of omega-3 fatty acids.” NCT00944229 ↗

“Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals” NCT01208961 ↗

“Prescription Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) from GlaxoSmithKline at 4 grams day” NCT02010359 ↗

“Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) [formerly known as Omacor] plus atorvastatin” NCT00435045 ↗

“Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza) 3 gram once a day for 12 weeks” NCT00828178 ↗

“Simvastatin + Lovaza® (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00903409 ↗

“Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (TAK-085) capsule” NCT02839902 ↗

“Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00517972 ↗

“Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00454493 ↗

“Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)” NCT00246701 ↗

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Known as P-OM3 “Patients with confirmed symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF (5:1 ratio) will be randomized to receive either 4 g/d P-OM3 (Lovaza; GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park,...” PMID 19619690 ↗ Aug 2009
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“Prescription omega-3-acid ethyl ester (P-OM3; Lovaza) therapy is indicated for treating very high triglyceride levels (>or= 500 mg/dL) at a dose of 4 g/day.” PMID 19820283 ↗ Sep 2009

“Prescription omega-3 acid ethyl esters (P-OM3) and extended release niacin (ERN) both have beneficial effects on plasma lipids and lipoproteins.” PMID 25932792 ↗ Apr 2015

“prescription omega-3 acid ethyl ester (P-OM3) therapy” PMID 20451686 ↗ Mar 2010

Known as TAK-085 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02824432 ↗
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NCT02839902 ↗

Action Inhibit “Lovaza but not Raloxifene-reduced SCD-16 and SCD-18” PMID 28145413 ↗ Feb 2017
Modality Small molecule “Since Omacor contains in high-dose purified n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA)” NCT00328536 ↗
Route Oral “When Lovaza® is ingested (an omega n3 fatty acid)” NCT00515541 ↗