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Polyphenol

Avenanthramide for Inflammation (AvenActive Trial)

Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Led By Jean-Claude Tardif, MD
Research Sponsored by Montreal Heart Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
- Male condom with spermicide or male condom with a vaginal spermicide (gel, foam, or suppository) If the subject has a partner of childbearing potential, he and/or his partner must agree to use two acceptable birth control methods.
- Subject is unable to procreate; defined as surgically sterile (i.e., has undergone a vasectomy at least 6 months prior to the first study drug administration)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from drug administration up to 24 hours after the last dose
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AvenActive Trial Summary

This trial will test the safety and tolerability of avenanthramide, a compound found in oats, and its effects on inflammation biomarkers.

Who is the study for?
Healthy adults or those with a larger waist and low-grade inflammation can join this trial. They must not smoke, use drugs, or have significant health issues. Women of childbearing age should use effective birth control, while men agree to contraception and no sperm donation for 90 days post-trial.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Avenanthramide (AVA), a compound from oats thought to reduce inflammation. Participants will take either AVA or a placebo in single or multiple doses to check safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Specific side effects aren't listed but generally could include reactions at the dose site, gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea or diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, allergic reactions if sensitive to ingredients.

AvenActive Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My partner and I agree to use two forms of birth control if she can have children.
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I cannot have children because I had a vasectomy over 6 months ago.
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My waist is at least 100 cm if I'm a man, or 85 cm if I'm a woman.
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I am between 18 and 60 years old.

AvenActive Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 24 hours after the last dose
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 24 hours after the last dose for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in ECG parameters (Safety and Tolerability)
Change in laboratory parameters (general biochemistry)
Change in laboratory parameters (hematology)
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Secondary outcome measures
The change in Pharmacokinetics

AvenActive Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Avenanthramide tablet single oral doseActive Control1 Intervention
adaptive dose levels
Group II: Avenanthramide tablet multiple oral doseActive Control1 Intervention
adaptive dose levels
Group III: Placebo to match Avenanthramide tablet single oral dosePlacebo Group1 Intervention
adaptive dose levels
Group IV: Placebo to match Avenanthramide tablet multiple oral dosePlacebo Group1 Intervention
adaptive dose levels

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Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

Ceapro Inc.UNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
263 Total Patients Enrolled
The Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center (MHICC)OTHER
13 Previous Clinical Trials
10,790 Total Patients Enrolled
Montreal Heart InstituteLead Sponsor
120 Previous Clinical Trials
68,723 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Inflammation
581 Patients Enrolled for Inflammation

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What criteria must potential participants meet to qualify for this experiment?

"Eligibility to enter this clinical trial requires one to have inflammation and be between 18-60 years of age. The study is currently recruiting 96 participants."

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Does this research protocol permit participants who are aged sixty or above?

"To be considered for this study, patients must fall between the age of 18 and 60. For those under 18 or over 65 years old, there are 35 separate trials available and 263 additional ones respectively."

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Are there any vacancies available for participants in this trial?

"According to records on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is not currently recruiting and was last updated on October 24th 2023. Nonetheless, there are 353 other medical studies actively searching for participants."

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~64 spots leftby Sep 2025