drugset / Trial / NCT00915902
Fish Oil Study for High Triglyceride Levels in Children
Phase 2/3
Completed
42 enrolled
Babu Balagopal
GlaxoSmithKline · collabJohns Hopkins University · collabThomas Jefferson University · collab
RandomizedCrossoverTriple-blindTreatment
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.
Timeline
- Start
- 2009-07
- Primary completion
- 2012-09
- Completion
- 2012-09
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Lovaza | Other / unclassified | 4 g | Oral |