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EPA Supplementation on Vascular Inflammation, and Gene Expression of PON2 in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: EPA Placebo
Dietary Supplement: EPA Supplement
Registration Number
NCT03258840
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determining of the effects of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation on serum activities of Paraoxonase-1 and Homocystein thiolactonase, and serum levels of some indicators of vascular inflammation, and the gene expression of PON2 in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) in the patients with type II diabetes mellitus.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to determining of the effects of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation on serum activities of Paraoxonase-1 and Homocystein thiolactonase and several indicators of vascular inflammation and the gene expression of PON2 in the peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) in the patients with type II diabetes mellitus. In this randomized, double-blind clinical trial, placebo-controlled, single-center, 36 men and women aged 35-50 years with type 2 diabetes are enrolled in the study from the Iranian Diabetes Association. After signing informed consent, all individuals complete a general information form. a 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. Two groups will be classified (blocked) based on sex. The supplement group, will receive 2 g/day EPA for 8 weeks and the placebo group will also receive placebo (containing 2 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 anthropocentric variables, biochemical parameters, target gene expression and physical activity before and after the trial will be measured.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
36
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
EPA placeboEPA PlaceboEPA- placebo softgel (Containing 2 g edible paraffin oil), 2 times/day, for 8 weeks
EPA supplementEPA SupplementEPA supplement softgel (containing 2 g EPA per day), 2 times/day, for 8 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HbA1cChange from Baseline at 8 weeks after the intervention

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) measurement by related kits according their protocols

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PON2 gene expressionBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of paraoxonase-2(PON-2) gene expression using quantitative Real-time PCR

Systolic blood pressureChange frome baseline at 8 weeks

Systolic blood pressure changes measurement by manometer

Diastolic blood pressureChange frome baseline at 8 weeks

Diastolic blood pressure changes measurement by manometer

serum paraoxonase-1(PON-1) activityBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

serum paraoxonase-1(PON-1) activity by kit according related protocol

PON1/HDL-c RatioBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

calculating the ratio after measurement of PON1 and HDL-c by related kits according their protocols

serum paraoxonase lactonase (PON-HCTLase) activityBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of paraoxonase lactonase (PON-HCTLase) activity by related kit according its protocol

HDL-cBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

high density lipoprotein- cholesterol (HDL-c) measurement by related kits according their protocols

FBSBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

Fasting blood sugar (FBS) measurement by related kits according their protocols

HDL2-cBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

high density lipoprotein 2- cholesterol (HDL2-c) measurement by related kits according their protocols

HDL3-cBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

high density lipoprotein 3- cholesterol (HDL3-c) measurement by related kits according their protocols

Serum apo BBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

Serum apo-protein B measurement by related kits according their protocols

Serum apo A-IBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

Serum apo-protein A-I measurement by related kits according their protocols

apo B/apo A-I RatioBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

calculating the ratio after measurement of apo B and apo A-1 by related kits according their protocols

Serum methionineBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of methionine by related kit according its protocol

Serum malondialdehyde (MDA)Baseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of malondialdehyde (MDA)by related kit according its protocol

Serum homocysteine (Hcy)Baseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of homocysteine (Hcy) by related kit according its protocol

Serum sE-SelectinBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of soluble E-Selectin by related kit according its protocol

sVCAM-1Baseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of soluble Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) by related kit according its protocol

Serum cysteineBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of cysteine by related kit according its protocol

Serum LpaBaseline, 8 weeks after the intervention

measurement of serum levels of lipoprotein-a (Lpa)by related kit according its protocol

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Department of Cellular and Molecular Nutrition

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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