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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Supplements for Lynch Syndrome

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Anwaar Saeed, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Participants with known Lynch Syndrome
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-1
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of a fish oil supplement on changes in the gut microbiome of people at high risk for colorectal cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people with Lynch Syndrome, a condition increasing colorectal cancer risk. They must be in good physical shape (ECOG 0-1), not on high-dose omega-3s or NSAIDs recently, and willing to stop aspirin if taking it for prevention. Participants need functioning organs and marrow, agree to two colonoscopies/biopsies, and use strict contraception if of child-bearing potential.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of moderate dose omega-3-acid ethyl esters capsules on molecular changes and gut bacteria in those at high risk for colorectal cancer. It's an open-label pilot study where all participants receive the same treatment without a comparison group.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, omega-3 fatty acids can sometimes cause digestive issues like nausea or diarrhea, fishy aftertaste, bleeding tendencies due to blood thinning effect, or allergic reactions especially in those with fish allergies.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Retention rate of participants
Secondary outcome measures
Proportion of participants with treatment-related adverse events in each arm.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Omega-3, 2 gramsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 grams) orally (by mouth) once per day for 12 months

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Kansas Medical CenterLead Sponsor
461 Previous Clinical Trials
169,136 Total Patients Enrolled
Anwaar Saeed, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Kansas Cancer Center
4 Previous Clinical Trials
308 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03831698 — Phase 2
Colorectal Cancer Research Study Groups: Omega-3, 2 grams
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03831698 — Phase 2
Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03831698 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many participants are enrolled in the current clinical trial?

"Unfortunately, the recruitment period for this trial has ended. Initially posted on February 6th 2019 and updated November 7th 2022; those interested in similar studies can find 2,444 trials recruiting patients with Lynch Syndrome and 20 clinical trials testing Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram)."

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Has the FDA approved Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram) for use?

"Our team has determined that Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram) are likely safe, with a score of 2 due to the fact this is a Phase 2 trial; while there exists some data demonstrating safety, no evidence yet confirms efficacy."

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Has there ever been a comparable research project to this one?

"Presently, there are 20 live clinical trials for Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram) located in 11 states and 9 countries. Abbott's 2005 trial involving 15480 participants was the first of its kind to receive Phase 4 drug approval; since then a total of 163 such studies have been finalized."

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Is recruitment for this investigation being conducted at the present?

"The trial, which was first posted on the 6th of February 2019 and last modified on November 7 2022, is not accepting new participants at this moment. However, 2464 other studies are actively recruiting patients right now."

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Are there any comparable studies to the clinical trial involving Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram)?

"Currently, there are 20 clinical trials for Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (2 gram) with 5 of those studies in their last phase. Despite the majority being conducted from Boston, Massachusetts; 36 different sites have opened up studies related to this medication."

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~3 spots leftby Apr 2025