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Clinical Trial Summary

This study evaluates whether ALA intake alters total cholesterol and homeostatic factors and the relationship between these alteration and lipoprotein associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) activity.


Clinical Trial Description

An 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted with 86 nondiabetic and borderline-to-moderate hypercholesterolemic (200mg/dL ≤ serum cholesterol ≤ 300mg/dL) subjects, not taking any medications and supplements to affect lipid metabolism, platelet function and inflammation, divided into two groups: an α-linolenic acid (ALA) group [1.2 g (two capsules) of perilla oil daily; 497 mg ALA] and a placebo group (1.2 g of medium-chain triglyceride oil daily). ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT02609295
Study type Interventional
Source Yonsei University
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date February 2015
Completion date August 2015

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