drugset / Trial / NCT00432913

Effect of 2 Doses of EPA on Apoptosis and Cell Proliferation on Colon Mucosa

NCT00432913

Phase 2/3 Completed 120 enrolled S.L.A. Pharma AG
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of two doses purified EPA (an omega-3 fatty acid), on apoptosis (natural cell death) and cell proliferation (formation of new cells) in the lining of the colon for patients with a history of colonic polyps.

Timeline

Start
2006-10
Primary completion
2008-06
Completion
2008-06

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Eicosapentaenoic acid Small molecule 1 g
Comparator Eicosapentaenoic acid Small molecule 2 g