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NCT00871377 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Double Blind, Crossover Study of Fish Oil [EPA and DHA] for Intractable Partial Seizures

A Phase 2 study of Epilepsy, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
24
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00871377 is a Phase 2 study of Epilepsy that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, below the 952-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00871377, a Phase 2 study of Epilepsy, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
24 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if Omega-3 fatty acids reduce seizures and modify cardiac risk factors in people with epilepsy.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG High Dose Fish Oil
  • DRUG Low Dose Fish Oil

Study Locations (1)

California

  • UCLA General Clinical Research Center - Los Angeles

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24 participants
Start Date 2008-05
Est. Completion 2011-08
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00871377

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00871377 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 24 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 952-participant average among 160 other Epilepsy trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Epilepsy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00871377 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00871377 about?

NCT00871377 is a clinical study titled "Double Blind, Crossover Study of Fish Oil [EPA and DHA] for Intractable Partial Seizures". The purpose of this study is to determine if Omega-3 fatty acids reduce seizures and modify cardiac risk factors in people with epilepsy.

What is the current status of trial NCT00871377?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 24 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2011-08.

What conditions does trial NCT00871377 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Epilepsy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00871377?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), High Dose Fish Oil (DRUG), Low Dose Fish Oil (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00871377?

This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00871377 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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