SPM Active® for Obesity

Concentration of n-3 PUFA Monohydroxylated Derivatives in Adults With Obesity After n-3 PUFA Supplementation.

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Obesity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
45 – 60
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
33 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with obesity to see if taking SPM Active® can help improve their well-being. Participants will take two soft-gel capsules daily for 12 weeks and provide blood samples and complete surveys about their health.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Asthma medicationsAnticoagulantsEstrogenTestosteroneDaily aspirinNSAIDs
Rules you out Type 1 diabetesType 2 diabetesActive autoimmune diseaseLiver diseaseCoagulopathyHypothyroidismActive malignancy

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 45 and 60 years old.
  • I have a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40.
  • I am any race or ethnicity.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 45 or over 60 years old.
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have a BMI under 30 or over 40.
  • I have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
  • I have an active autoimmune disease or liver disease.
  • I am allergic to fish or shellfish.
  • I cannot give informed consent.
  • I have cancer or am receiving treatment for cancer.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily supplementation with SPM Active® can increase omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid derivatives and improve well-being in adults with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does 2 g/day of SPM Active® for 12 weeks increase plasma levels of 14-hydroxydocosahexaenoic (HDHA), 17-HDHA, and 18-hydroxy eicosapentaenoic acid (HEPE)? Does 2 g…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adults, ages 45-60 years * Body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40 kg/m\^2 * Any race or ethnicity Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 45 years or \> 60 years * pregnant or breastfeeding women * BMI \< 30 kg/m\^2 or \> 40 kg/m\^2 * Diagnosed type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Active autoi…
Contacts

Saame R Shaikh, PhD

317-409-9565

shaikhsa@email.unc.edu

CONTACT

Rafia Virk, MS

7036269517

drvirk@email.unc.edu

CONTACT