Effect of Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) on Arteries

PHASE3TerminatedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

76

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2009

Primary Completion Date

March 31, 2012

Study Completion Date

March 31, 2012

Conditions
Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesHeart DiseaseVascular DiseasesDiabetesCardiovascular DiseaseGlucose Metabolism DisordersHypertension
Interventions
DRUG

Omega-3

Subjects meeting eligibility criteria will be randomized to receive a supply of omega-3-acid ethyl esters or placebo, and instructed to take 4 capsules daily. A 3-month supply of study drug will be given following randomization and at 3, 6, and 9 months. Subjects will be asked to bring unused supplies to each quarterly visit for ascertainment of adherence.

DRUG

Placebo

Trial Locations (1)

80204

Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver

Sponsors

Collaborators (1)

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

NIH

collaborator

GlaxoSmithKline

INDUSTRY

lead

Denver Health and Hospital Authority

OTHER