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EVOO supplementation for Liver Transplant

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Recruiting
Led By Danielle Kirkman
Research Sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline at four weeks
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Study Summary

This trial aims to study how a compound called TMAO affects the heart and blood vessels in patients who have had a liver transplant and are at risk for cardiovascular disease. The goal is to find ways

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who speak and understand English and have received a liver transplant. It aims to explore cardiovascular health in these patients.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the effects of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) on heart health in liver transplant recipients, focusing on TMAO levels—a factor linked to cardiovascular disease.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not specified, but EVOO is generally considered safe with possible minor digestive issues or allergic reactions in rare cases.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline at four weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at four weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Serum TMAO
Secondary outcome measures
Arterial hemodynamics changes
Conduit artery endothelial function changes
Diastolic Function change
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EVOO supplementationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
50g/day, dietary supplementation Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
Standard of care control

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityLead Sponsor
699 Previous Clinical Trials
22,885,015 Total Patients Enrolled
Danielle KirkmanPrincipal InvestigatorVirginia Commonwealth University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
15 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the upper limit for patient participation in this medical investigation?

"Indeed, as per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research investigation is actively seeking suitable participants. The trial was initially uploaded on 1/18/2024 and underwent its latest update on 3/4/2024. In total, it aims to recruit 30 patients from a single designated location."

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Are individuals currently eligible to participate in this ongoing clinical trial?

"Yes, data on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this trial is actively enrolling participants. The initial posting date was January 18th, 2024, with the latest update made on March 4th, 2024. The study aims to recruit 30 subjects from a single site."

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~20 spots leftby Sep 2025