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Assessing the Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Some Serum BDNF، Follistatin، Irisin Levels in Men With CAD

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Dietary Supplement: Omega-3
Registration Number
NCT02382471
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is the comparison between the effects of supplementation with omega 3 or placebo for 8 weeks in serum level of BDNF، Follistatin، Irisin in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is the comparison between the effects of supplementation with omega 3 or placebo for 8 weeks in serum level of BDNF، Follistatin، Irisin in patients with cardiovascular disease. In this randomized, double-blind clinical trial, placebo-controlled, single-center, and phase two trials, 42men aged 45-65 years with Coronary Artery Disease are enrolled in the study from Tehran Heart Center. After signing informed consent all individuals complete a general information form , 24-hour food recall for 3 days will be taken from the participants at the beginning and the end of the study,. Selected samples are randomly classified into 2 blocks of groups receiving supplement and placebo. The supplement group, will receive 4 g/day omega 3 fatty acid for 8 weeks and the placebo group will also receive placebo (containing 4 g of edible paraffin) (similar in terms of color, shape and size). Patients are recommended to sustain their diets and medication dose (s) during the study and also advised to maintain a constant level of physical activity. Blood samples will be collected after 8-12 hours fasting and anthropometric variables, biochemical parameters and physical activity before and after the trial will be measured.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria
  • cardiovascular disease patients 45- 65 years old,
  • patients with ≥ 50% stenosis in at least one coronary angiogram demonstrated,
  • body mass index in the range 18.5- 35,
  • avoidance of dietary supplements, vitamins and herbal products at least 3 months before and throughout the intervention,
  • willingness to participation,
Exclusion Criteria
  • people who have used omega 3 supplements in last 3 months,
  • having chronic renal disease ,
  • GI disease,
  • hepatobiliary diseases,
  • hematological disorders,
  • movement disorders,
  • myopathy ,
  • hypo- or hyperthyroidism,
  • Smokers

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
CVD, PlaceboPlacebopatients with cardiovascular disease who receive 4 cap of placebo/day
CVD, Omega-3Omega-3patients with Cardiovascular disease who receive 4g/d omega-3
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum IrisinChange from baseline at 2 months
Serum MyostatinChange from baseline at 2 months
Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor(BDNF)Change from baseline at 2 months
Serum FollistatinChange frome baseline at 2 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)Change from baseline at 2 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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