Postprandial Lipid Metabolism in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia:Effects of Fish Oils (FIFH)

April 11, 2012 updated by: Dick C Chan, The University of Western Australia

Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Postprandial Lipid Metabolism in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia

The purpose of this study is to determine whether fish oil supplementation is effective in the treatment of abnormal fat metabolism in subjects with elevated cholesterolaemia.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The use of statin therapy in familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is known to reduce cardiovascular risk and is a first line recommendation, however, there is considerable residual risk predicted by the presence of fasting and post-prandial hypertriglyceridaemia.

This study will examine the effect of oral n-3 fatty acid ethyl esters supplementation (4g/day, Omacor) on postprandial hypertriglyceridaemia and post-prandial arterial function when administrated to FH patients at increased risk of cardiovascular disease due to their residual fasting hypertriglyceridaemia.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Australia
    • Western Australia
      • Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000
        • School of Medicine & Pharmacology,University of Western Australia

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

14 years to 66 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with FH (genetically defined LDL-receptor mutation or Dutch score >8) on statin treatment only
  • Hypertriglyceridaemia on a random blood sample (triglycerides >1.5mml/L)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with diabetes mellitus
  • major systemic illness or use of steroids or other lipid-regulating drugs (such as niacin, fibrate and colesevelam)
  • patients on hypocaloric diets or LDL apheresis; anaemia, haemorrhage and pregnancy.

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: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Fish oil
Dietary supplement: Fish oil capsule
4g Omega capsule for 12 weeks
Other Names:
  • Omacor
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
FH subjects with standard treatment (statin treatment)
Drug: HMG Coenzyme reductase
All FH subjects are on standard statin treatment during study period
Other Names:
  • Statin

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Postprandial changes in triglyceride-rich lipoprotein concentrations
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Incremental area-under-the-curve (AUC) for triglycerides, apoB-48 and retinyl palmitate
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein kinetics
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Kinetic studies of apoB48 and apoB-100 kinetics
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

The University of Western Australia

Collaborators

National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Dick Chan, Phd, The University of Western Australia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

March 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 10, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 11, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 13, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 13, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 11, 2012

Last Verified

April 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1028883
  • NHMRC1028883 (Other Grant/Funding Number: NHMRC)

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