OEA for Gulf War Syndrome
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The study is a single site, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with an open label extension to evaluate the effects of Oleoylethanolamine (OEA) on blood lipid and immune biomarkers in participants with Gulf War Illness (GWI).
Who Is on the Research Team?
Laila Abdullah, PhD
Principal Investigator
The Roskamp Institute
Michael Hoffmann, MD
Principal Investigator
The Roskamp Institute
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Gulf War veterans deployed between August 1990 and August 1991, up to age 70, who meet the CDC or Kansas definitions of GWI. Participants must be medically stable, not pregnant or nursing, willing to use birth control, and have no significant medical conditions that could affect the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either Oleoylethanolamide (OEA) or placebo for 10 weeks to assess changes in lipid and immune biomarker profiles
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Open-label extension
Participants may opt into continuation of treatment with OEA long-term
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Oleoylethanolamide (OEA)
- Placebo
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Roskamp Institute Inc.
Lead Sponsor
United States Department of Defense
Collaborator