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Fish oil pills put to the test: can they tame high triglycerides?

NCT ID NCT05015348

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First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding omega-3 supplements to a healthy lifestyle program can lower fasting triglycerides in adults with mild-to-moderate high blood fats. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either omega-3 capsules or a placebo (corn oil) for 12 weeks, while all receive nutritional counseling. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats, weight, and body composition to see if the supplements provide an extra benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (EPA and DHA) supplements
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, natural way to improve heart health by lowering blood fats.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the placebo uses corn oil, which may also affect fat levels. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

127 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2021

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 79 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * \[1\] Gender and age: male or female, 18 years old and above. * \[2\] Patients were diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. According to the definition of the 2016 guidelines for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia in Chinese adults, it meets the clinical diagnostic criteria of mild-moderate hyperlipidemia: hypertriglyceridemia \[TG 1.7-5.4mmol/L\]; Or mixed with TC≥5.2mmol/L\]; Or mixed with LDL-C≥3.4mmol/L\]. * \[3\] Before the study, the subjects fully understood and voluntarily signed the informed consent form, and fully understood the research content, process, and possible adverse reactions. * \[4\] Those who can eat orally. * \[5\] Be able to complete the research according to the requirements of the research protocol and obey the arrangements of doctors and researchers. Exclusion Criteria: * \[1\] Those who are receiving lipid-lowering drugs. * \[2\] Hyperlipidemia caused by secondary causes, such as nephrotic syndrome, hypothyroidism, renal failure, liver disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, glycogen accumulation, myeloma, fat atrophy, acute porphyria, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc; Use diuretics, non-cardiac selective β-receptor blockers, and glucocorticoids, which may cause secondary dyslipidemia. * \[3\] Patients with severe internal and external diseases, such as heart, liver, and kidney dysfunction, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, acute attack of COPD, respiratory failure, etc., in recent 3 months, patients who have undergone surgery in the past 3 months, or any person who is not suitable to participate in this study after clinician evaluation. * \[4\] Have hemorrhagic disease or bleeding tendency. * \[5\] Those who have a history of allergy to omega-3 polyenoic acid preparation. * \[6\] Pregnant and lactating women. * \[7\] Poor compliance, unable to follow up on time or unable to complete the follow-up of medication. * \[8\] In the course of diagnosis and treatment, if there is any seriously abnormal metabolism or further intervention is needed, or the patient is no longer suitable for continuing the study through the assessment of the competent physician, he can withdraw from the study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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  • Peking Union Medical College Hospita

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China

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