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Study NCT ID:
NCT00156169
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-08-12
First Post:
2005-09-08
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Effect of the Alga Dunaliella Bardawil as a Source of 9-cis Retinoic Acid on Lipid Profile in Fibrate Treated Patients.
Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of the Alga Dunaliella Bardawil as a Source of 9-cis Retinoic Acid
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The effect of fibrates on high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol levels is suggested to be mediated by its binding to peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-g (PPARg). Upon ligand binding, PPARg heterodimerizes with the 9-cis retinoic acid receptor (RXR), and the heterodimer regulates gene expression. We assessed the hypothesis that a dual treatment with fibrate plus 9-cis b-carotene-rich powder of the alga Dunaliella bardawil, as a source of 9-cis retinoic acid, would improve the drug's effect on HDL-cholesterol levels.
patients with plasma HDL-cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dl and triglyceride (TG) levels above 200 mg/dl after fibrate treatment (for at least 6 weeks). are given four capsules of Dunaliella, providing 60 mg b-carotene/day. The all-trans to 9-cis b-carotene ratio in the capsules is about 1:1.
patients with plasma HDL-cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dl and triglyceride (TG) levels above 200 mg/dl after fibrate treatment (for at least 6 weeks). are given four capsules of Dunaliella, providing 60 mg b-carotene/day. The all-trans to 9-cis b-carotene ratio in the capsules is about 1:1.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: