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Effects of Prescription Omega-3 on LDL-C in Primary Hypercholesterolemia

A Phase 4 interventional study of P-OM3 and Placebo in Primary Hypercholesterolemia, sponsored by Provident Clinical Research. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 79 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-05-31.

Sponsored by Provident Clinical Research · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
32
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 79 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The objectives of this study are to assess the effects of 4 g/d P-OM3, compared with placebo, on LDL-C and other aspects of the fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia.

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This trial will utilize a randomized, double-blind, two-period crossover design. At Visit 2 (Week 0), subjects meeting all entry criteria will be randomized to one of two treatment sequences: placebo or P-OM3 for the first 6 week phase followed by the study product they did not receive during the first phase (P-OM3 or placebo) for the second 6 weeks.

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Conditions studied

  • Primary Hypercholesterolemia

Keywords

  • cholesterol
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • omega 3
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In context

Hypercholesterolemia

1,238 studies on the registry are indexed under Hypercholesterolemia; 109 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 32 is below the median of 99 across 991 interventional studies indexed under Hypercholesterolemia.

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Lead sponsor

Provident Clinical Research is the lead sponsor of 7 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 79 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Men and women, ages 18-79 inclusive
  • Fasting, untreated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)level in the borderline high to very high range
  • Fasting, untreated triglyceride (TG)level in the normal range
  • Provide written informed consent and authorization for protected health information

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • CHD or CHD risk equivalent
  • Pregnancy
  • Use of lipid altering medications which cannot be stopped
  • Body mass index over 45 kg per square meter
  • Allergy or sensitivity to omega-3 fatty acids
  • Certain muscle, liver, kidney, lung or gastrointestinal conditions
  • Poorly controlled hypertension
  • Certain medications
  • Active cancers treated within prior 2 years (except non-melanoma skin cancer)
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
32 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Other
    P-OM3 then Placebo

    P-OM3 (4 g/d) for the first six weeks of treatment. Placebo (soy oil) for the second six weeks of treatment.

    Drug: P-OM3 · Drug: Placebo

  • Other
    Placebo then P-OM3

    Placebo (soy oil) for the first six weeks of treatment. P-OM3 (4 g/d) for the second six weeks of treatment.

    Drug: P-OM3 · Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugP-OM3

    4 grams/day - 4 one gram capsules

    Also known as: Lovaza

  • DrugPlacebo

    4 grams/day - 4 one gram capsules

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C During Each Treatment

    The primary outcome variable will be the percent change from baseline in LDL-C during each treatment. Baseline will be considered the average of values obtained at weeks -1 and 0. On-treatment values will be the average of values collected at weeks 5 and 6 for phase 1, and the average of values collected at weeks 11 and 12 for phase 2.

    Time frame: Baseline (average of weeks -1 and 0) and after 5 or 6 weeks of intervention (average of weeks 5 and 6 for the first treatment phase; average of weeks 11 and 12 for the second treatment phase).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percent Changes in Other Lipid and Biomarker Levels

    Percent changes from baseline in the levels of TC, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, VLDL-C, TG, TC/ HDL-C ratio and Apo AI and B. Baseline and on-treatment values for TC, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, VLDL-C, TG, TC/ HDL-C ratio will be calculated as described for LDL-C. Baseline values for Apo AI and B will include the average of values obtained at weeks -1 and 0. On-treatment values for Apo AI and B will be the average of values collected at weeks 6 and 12.

    Time frame: Baseline (average of weeks -1 and 0) and after 5 or 6 weeks of intervention (average of weeks 5 and 6 for the first treatment phase; average of weeks 11 and 12 for the second treatment phase).

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Results

Posted May 8, 2024

Participant flow

Recruitment was conducted using the research clinic database and print advertisements.

First Intervention (6 Weeks)
Participant flow — First Intervention (6 Weeks)
MilestoneP-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3
Started1616
Completed1516
Not completed10
Withdrew: Adverse event10
Second Intervention (6 Weeks)
Participant flow — Second Intervention (6 Weeks)
MilestoneP-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3
Started1516
Completed1516
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimaryPercent Change From Baseline in LDL-C During Each Treatment

The primary outcome variable will be the percent change from baseline in LDL-C during each treatment. Baseline will be considered the average of values obtained at weeks -1 and 0. On-treatment values will be the average of values collected at weeks 5 and 6 for phase 1, and the average of values collected at weeks 11 and 12 for phase 2.

Time frame:
Baseline (average of weeks -1 and 0) and after 5 or 6 weeks of intervention (average of weeks 5 and 6 for the first treatment phase; average of weeks 11 and 12 for the second treatment phase).
Reported as:
Mean · Percent change from baseline
Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C During Each Treatment
Percent change from baselineP-OM3Placebo
Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C During Each Treatment3.4 ± 1.8-0.7 ± 1.6
SecondaryPercent Changes in Other Lipid and Biomarker Levels

Percent changes from baseline in the levels of TC, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, VLDL-C, TG, TC/ HDL-C ratio and Apo AI and B. Baseline and on-treatment values for TC, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, VLDL-C, TG, TC/ HDL-C ratio will be calculated as described for LDL-C. Baseline values for Apo AI and B will include the average of values obtained at weeks -1 and 0. On-treatment values for Apo AI and B will be the average of values collected at weeks 6 and 12.

Time frame:
Baseline (average of weeks -1 and 0) and after 5 or 6 weeks of intervention (average of weeks 5 and 6 for the first treatment phase; average of weeks 11 and 12 for the second treatment phase).
Reported as:
Mean · Percent change from baseline
Percent Changes in Other Lipid and Biomarker Levels
Percent change from baselineP-OM3Placebo
TC0.5 ± 1.1-0.7 ± 1.2
VLDL-C-16.7 ± 3.02.0 ± 2.4
HDL-C1.5 ± 1.4-1.7 ± 1.2
Non-HDL-C0.3 ± 1.6-0.4 ± 1.5
TC/HDL-C-0.6 ± 1.61.4 ± 1.3
TG-16.7 ± 3.02.0 ± 2.4
Apo A1-2.7 ± 1.2-0.1 ± 1.2
Apo B-1.2 ± 1.5-1.5 ± 1.5

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
P-OM3—0/16 (0%)0/16 (0%)
Placebo—0/16 (0%)0/16 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Baseline/adverse event analyses reported for safety population (all randomized subjects who consumed at least 1 dose of study product; n=31).

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years151631
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
Mean57.3 ± 2.151.2 ± 2.954.2 ± 1.9
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
Female81119
Male7512
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino151631
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
United States151631
Body mass index
Body mass index(kg/m2)P-OM3 First, Then PlaceboPlacebo First, Then P-OM3Total
Mean27.4 ± 0.9127.1 ± 0.8527.3 ± 0.61
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Study locations

1 site
  • Provident Clinical Research
    Addison, Illinois 60101, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Maki KC, Lawless AL, Kelley KM, Dicklin MR, Kaden VN, Schild AL, Rains TM, Marshall JW. Effects of prescription omega-3-acid ethyl esters on fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2011 Apr;57(4):489-94. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e318210fca5. PubMed 21297494 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 31, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00746811
Lead sponsor
Provident Clinical Research
Collaborators
GlaxoSmithKline
Responsible party
Kevin C. Maki, PhD (Study Director/Chief Science Officer, Provident Clinical Research) — Principal investigator
First posted
Sep 4, 2008
Start date
Jan 2010
Primary completion
Jul 2010
Completion
Oct 2010
Results posted
May 8, 2024
Last update
May 31, 2024

Study contacts

Kevin C. Maki, PhD
study director · Provident Clinical Research

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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