Influence of DHA-rich Supplement on DHA-status and Health Evolution of Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

September 27, 2011 updated by: University Hospital, Ghent
Investigation of the influence of giving DHA-rich supplement versus placebo on DHA-status and health evolution of patients with cystic fibrosis

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Investigation of the influence of giving DHA-rich supplement versus placebo on DHA-status and health evolution of patients with cystic fibrosis

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

17

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Ghent, Belgium, 9000
        • University Hospital Ghent

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Delta F 508 homozygote
  • Stable clinical situation

Exclusion Criteria:

-

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Giving DHA-rich supplement to patients.
Active Comparator: DHA-rich supplement
Giving DHA-rich supplement to patients.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Clinical evolution: weight, height, pulmonary function and infection frequency before the study start and during the 2 years of the study
Time Frame: before the study start and during the 2 years of the study
before the study start and during the 2 years of the study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evolution of the fatty acid profile
Time Frame: during the 2 years of the study
during the 2 years of the study
Oxidative stress status
Time Frame: during the 2 years of the study
during the 2 years of the study

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Armand Christophe, MD, PhD, University Hospital, Ghent

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 22, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 28, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 27, 2011

Last Verified

September 1, 2011

More Information

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