Study of Docosahexanoic Acid in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Summary

Patients with Cystic Fibrosis have increased oxidative stress and impaired antioxidant systems. Under certain conditions, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) intake may have a favorable role in reducing redox status. In this randomized, double-blind, cross-over study, DHA (Pro-Mind) and placebo (sunflower oil) capsules, will be given, daily to 10 patients, 5 mg/kg for 2 weeks then 10 mg/kg for the next 2 weeks. Biomarkers of lipid peroxidation and vitamin E levels will be measured. Plasma and platelet lipid compositions will be determined.

Timeline

Start

2010-05

Primary completion

2010-05

Completion

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Publications

• Results Vericel E, Mazur S, Colas R, Delaup V, Calzada C, Reix P, Durieu I, Lagarde M, Bellon G. Moderate intake of docosahexaenoic acid raises plasma and platelet vitamin E levels in cystic fibrosis patients. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2016 Dec;115:41-47. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2016.10.008. Epub 2016 Oct 18.

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