| Ad Title: |
Fish Oils and High Blood Fats |
| Study Title: |
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on hepatic fatty accid oxidation in moderately obese men with hypertriglyceridemia |
| Protocol Number: |
102008-045 |
| Department(s) involved in the Study: |
Human Nutrition
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| Purpose of the Study: |
We are conducting a study with fish oils to lower blood fats. |
| Participant Eligibility: |
If you are an adult male and you have been told by your primary care physician that you are moderately obese and that you have high blood fats you may qualify for this study. The research participation involves at least two 2-day visits. Compensation is available for participation in the study.
Persons who smoke cigarettes daily and drink more than one beer per day may not qualify for the study. |
| Disease/Condition Under Study: |
Moderate obesity and high blood fats |
| Cancer Related Study: |
No
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| Study Drug(s): |
Omega-3 fatty acid esters (Lovaza)
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| Study Device(s): |
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| Study Doctor: |
Dr. Gloria Lena Vega |
| Location of Study: |
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Sites
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Recruiting at this Site
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UT Southwestern University Hospitals St. Paul Building
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Yes
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UT Southwestern University Hospitals Zale Lipshy Building
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Yes
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General Clinical Research Center, Dallas Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Yes
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| Contact Phone: |
214_648_9014 |
| Email: |
Laura.Caldwell@utsouthwestern.edu |
| Other Information: |
Contact Laura at 214-648-9014 for study details.
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| Website Keywords: |
Men's Health, Wellness
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| Medical Keywords: |
fish oils, high blood fats, high blood triglycerides, obesity
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