Fish oil may ease side effects of stem cell transplants in kids
NCT ID NCT02512718
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tested whether a fish oil-based fat emulsion is safe and tolerable for 20 children undergoing stem cell transplants for cancer or blood disorders. The fish oil emulsion was compared to the standard soybean oil emulsion. The goal was to see if the omega-3-rich fish oil could reduce infections and other complications, providing data for a larger future study.
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
fish oil lipid emulsion (Omegaven)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a safer way to provide nutrition during stem cell transplants, potentially reducing infections and side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a very early Phase 1 pilot study with only 20 children, so results may not be conclusive. The fish oil emulsion could still cause side effects or not show clear benefits.
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