Effects of Krill Oil on Endothelial Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Danbury Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: Placebo (Supplement B); Dietary Supplement: Krill Oil (Supplement A)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT02091193

12-02-34-334

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of krill oil supplementation in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus on heart health and laboratory diabetic measurements.

Patients who enroll in this study will be asked to visit the Western Connecticut Health Network Biomedical Research Institute on 3 separate occasions: for baseline testing, after 4 weeks of supplementing with krill oil, and after 4 weeks of supplementing with a placebo. Patients will be randomized into one of two groups to determine the order in which they receive the supplement and placebo. Every patient will receive both the krill oil and the placebo, but both the coordinator and the patient are blinded to which is which. At each visit, participants will undergo a non-invasive test which measures the function of the inner lining of blood vessels and they will also have blood drawn. Fasting is required before each appointment. The blood drawn is used to measure their Hemoglobin A1C, Glucose, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, C-peptide and total antioxidant capacity.

Risks to taking krill oil supplements are likely to include bad breath, heartburn, fishy taste, upset stomach, nausea, loose stools, gas, and bloating. Risks of EndoPAT testing are not permanent and may include pain, numbness, tingling, redness, and bruising at the site of the blood pressure cuff. Risks that are associated with drawing blood may include redness, swelling, pain or discomfort, bruising at the site of the needle stick, or in very rare cases, infection at the needle site. To minimize these risks, trained technologists and phlebotomists will be used for all procedures.

This is not a treatment option; while involved in this study all participants will continue their regular treatment for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (as well as any other applicable conditions).

Enrollment: 47 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Clinical diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Stable on glucose lowering agents

Exclusion criteria

• Age of less than 18
• Currently pregnant or lactating
• Blood coagulation disorder or taking oral anticoagulants other than aspirin
• Seafood allergy
• Presently taking fish oil or krill oil supplements

Trial design

47 participants in 2 patient groups

Placebo to Krill Oil

Description:

Group 2 receives supplement B for four weeks, undergoes a two week washout period, and then receives supplement A for another four weeks. Measurements are taken at baseline, after supplement B completion and after supplement A completion. Participants are informed which supplement was krill oil and which was placebo following completion of this phase of the study. Group 2 participants are given an option to also take an additional 17 weeks of Krill Oil and return for a follow up evaluating the long term use of krill oil.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Krill Oil (Supplement A)

Dietary Supplement: Placebo (Supplement B)

Krill Oil to Placebo

Description:

Group 1 receives supplement A for four weeks, undergoes a two week washout period, and then receives supplement B for another four weeks. Measurements are taken at baseline, after supplement A completion and after supplement B completion. Participants are informed which supplement was krill oil and which was placebo following completion of this phase of the study. Group 1 participants are given an option to also take an additional 17 weeks of Krill Oil and return for a follow up evaluating the long term use of krill oil.

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Krill Oil (Supplement A)

Dietary Supplement: Placebo (Supplement B)