Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trial
Official title:
Effects of Dietary Blackcurrant Extract and PCSO-524 (PernaCanaliculus Supercritical Oil) on Endothelial Function and Biomarkers of Vascular Health
Background:
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Eating fruits and
vegetables with chemicals called flavonoids may protect against heart disease and improve
blood flow to the heart. They are found in blackcurrant berries. Oils found in fish and
mussels called omega-3 fats have also been shown to protect the heart. Researchers want to
know if blackcurrant extract and omega-3 fats can improve blood flow, which may increase
blood to the heart. They also want to learn about the health of blood vessels and how the
heart works.
Objective:
- To learn if blackcurrant extract and omega-3 fats will improve blood flow and make the
heart beat stronger.
Eligibility:
- Healthy adults 55 to 75 years old.
Design:
- Participants will be screened with medical history, physical exam, and blood tests.
- Visit 1 will take 6 7 hours.
- Participants will have physical exam and blood and urine tests.
- A small device like a microphone will be placed on their arm to take pictures of blood
vessels. A blood pressure cuff will be tightened on their arm and more pictures will be
taken.
- Blood pressure cuffs will be placed on their arms and legs. They will be tightened at
the same time and blood pressure will be measured.
- Participants will answer questions about their eating and exercise.
- Every 8 weeks, participants switch from taking blackcurrant and/or omega-3 tablets to a
placebo to no tablets. <TAB>
- Every 8 weeks, they will have another shorter clinic visit that will repeat most of
visit 1.
Numerous studies have shown the beneficial effects of fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The cardioprotective properties may be attributed to the bioactive compounds found in fruits and vegetables called flavonoids. High concentrations of flavonoids with antioxidant activity are found in blackcurrant extract. Flavonoids like omega-3 fatty acids may improve vascular function by increasing the bioavailability of nitric oxide, a potent vasodilator. PCSO-524 (Pernacanaliculus supercritical oil) is of particular interest as a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids derived from the green-lipped mussel. The objectives of this study are to determine the effects of blackcurrant extract, PCSO-524 or the combination of blackcurrant extract & PCSO-524 on endothelial function (flow-mediated brachial artery dilation) and arterial stiffness (cardioankle vascular index) as indicators of cardiovascular risk and atherosclerosis. These indices also provide an assessment of structure and function of the artery. The effects of the supplements on biomarkers of vascular health (endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, injury, oxidative stress, nitric oxide status), lipids and fatty acid profile, and flavonoid profiles will also be determined. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 122 healthy older adults (ages 55-75) will be given either blackcurrant extract (1000 mg), PCSO-524 (400 mg), or blackcurrant extract (1000 mg) & PCSO-524 (400 mg) daily for 8 weeks while consuming their usual diet. The study will include 4 visits at 8 week intervals consisting of treatment, washout and placebo phases. ;
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