Overview

Omegaven® as Parenteral Nutrition

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a fat emulsion comprised of omega-3 fatty acids, Omegaven, would be beneficial in the management of steatotic liver injury in parenteral nutrition (PN) by its inhibition of de novo lipogenesis, the reduction of arachidonic acid-derived inflammatory mediators, prevention of essential fatty acid deficiency through the presence of small amounts of arachidonic acid, and improved clearance of lipids from the serum.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Carle Foundation Hospital