Fish oil treatment shows promise for liver disease in kids on IV feeding
NCT ID NCT01194063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a fish oil emulsion called Omegaven to treat liver disease in 36 children who depend on long-term intravenous (IV) nutrition. The goal was to lower bilirubin levels, a sign of liver damage. The treatment aims to control the disease and improve liver function.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2010
- Finished
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Jan 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Up to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * direct bilirubin \> 2 mg/dl x2 consecutive * parenteral nutrition dependent, expected to continue for at least another 30 days from the first day * patient must have utilized standard therapies to prevent the progression of liver disease Exclusion Criteria: * other primary cause of liver disease not parenteral nutrition-associated * weight \<3 kg * infant or child enrolled in other clinical trial involving an investigational agent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826, United States
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