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NCT00638196 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Placebo vs. Linoleic Acid Controlled Assessment of Treatment Efficacy in MS

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Rochester.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
9
Enrollment target

NCT00638196 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Rochester. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00638196, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Rochester.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
9 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Several investigations have suggested that polyunsaturated fatty acids may promote therapeutic effects in MS. This pilot study will determine whether omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),in the form of linoleic acid,can reduce disease activity and prevent disability progression in patients with relapsing MS.This study will seek to measure disease activity as seen on MRI scans in addition to measuring relapse rates.

Interventions

  • DRUG Linoleic Acid/Oleic Acid

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 9 participants
Start Date 2008-03
Est. Completion 2012-09
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Rochester

636 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00638196

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00638196 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Rochester, which has 636 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Linoleic Acid/Oleic Acid is the first listed.

NCT00638196 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00638196 about?

NCT00638196 is a clinical study titled "Placebo vs. Linoleic Acid Controlled Assessment of Treatment Efficacy in MS". Several investigations have suggested that polyunsaturated fatty acids may promote therapeutic effects in MS. This pilot study will determine whether omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),in the form of linoleic acid,can reduce disease activity and prevent disability progression in patients wi...

What is the current status of trial NCT00638196?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2012-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00638196?

The interventions under investigation include: Linoleic Acid/Oleic Acid (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00638196?

This trial is sponsored by University of Rochester, which has 636 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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