Efficacy of Early Harvest Olive Oil in Cognition of Primary (PPMS) or Secondary (SPMS) Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Status: Completed

Conditions: Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Treatments: Dietary Supplement: Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04120675

43-Α/24-10-2018

Details and patient eligibility

About

To date, no drug therapy has been approved for primary (PPMS) & secondary (SPMS) progressive multiple sclerosis. The urgent need to find new therapies - if possible with minimal side effects - led us to the search for the potential therapeutic effects of early harvest olive oil. The positive effect of phenol-rich, flavonoid and lignin-based olive oil on the modification of intestinal microbe populations and their by-products of metabolism is well known, such as the extent of gut-associated lymphoid tissue immune-stimulation due to antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory properties. The aim of this Greek, Randomized Clinical Trial, is to evaluate the effect of Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil on cognition and mental health of patients diagnosed with PPMS or SPMS. The patients will be evaluated once at the beginning of treatment, after 6 months of treatment and after twelve months of treatment, in order to specify the eficacy of extra virgin olive oil in holistic treatments for SPMS and PPMS

Full description

Study Type: Randomized Clinical Trial. Primary Purpose: Prevention OBJECTIVES OF THE TRIAL The objectives of this study are:To investigate the efficacy of Early Harvest EVOO as a disease course modifying treatment for primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS) progressive multiple sclerosis in a phase III randomized controlled clinical trial study in objective measurements in patients with primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS) progressive multiple sclerosis.

STUDY DESIGN This is a Greek, randomized controlled study group of Early Harvest EVOO to a control group, in which the patients will receive only their symptomatic medication. Qualifying patients will be randomly assigned to receive 50mL of Early Harvest EVOO or not on a daily basis for 24 months. Patients undergo assessments at baseline, 6 and 12 months +/- 7 days after beginning treatment.

Duration: The total study duration will be 12 months. Patients will receive study interventions for 12 months.

Number of Subjects 30 subjects total will be enrolled; 20 in the experimental group (Early Harvest EVOO); 10 in the Control group

Enrollment: 30 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Confirmed diagnosis of primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS) progressive multiple sclerosis
• EDSS≥ 5
• No response to any given treatment for MS or interruption due to side effects
• Progressive aggravation in the disease's progression estimated by: deterioration in EDSS-plus disability scale, Timed 25-Foot Walk or 9-hole peg test.
• Progressive aggravation in the disease's progression estimated by: new lesions in MRI scan and neuropsychological tests
• Progressive aggravation in patient's neuropsychological status
• Progressive aggravation in patient's Quality of life, estimated with MuSIQol - Greek 3.01 MS and SF-36
• Years of education: >= 5
• Proficient language fluency
• Have a study partner with 10+ hr/wk contact (can be in person and telephone), accompanies to visits
• Compliance

Exclusion criteria

• Enrollment in other trials or studies not compatible with MSOIL
• Visual and auditory acuity inadequate for neuropsychological testing
• History of significant other neurological or psychiatric illnesses or presence of other diseases precluding enrollment.
• Use of forbidden medications (listed below)
• Ferromagnetic implants and devices (including implants or devices held in place by sutures, granulation or ingrowth of tissue, fixation devices, or by other means) not eligible for MRI scanning. Brain malformation or other conditions that may complicate lumbar puncture
• Any significant or uncontrolled medical condition or treatment-emergent
• Clinically significant laboratory abnormality

Medications across the study

Excluded Medication:

• Immunosuppressant or immunomodulating agents, corticosteroids, or investigational drugs within 3 months of study initiation
• Antibiotics in general, at least one month prior assessment of specific inflammatory markers (faecal levels of calprotectin, metabolomic profile, gut microbiota)
• Use of neuroleptics or within 4 weeks of screening
• Participation in any other investigational drug study within 4 weeks of screening (individuals may not participate in any drug study while participating in this protocol).

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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30 participants in 2 patient groups

Experimental group

Experimental group

Description:

Experimental Group 20 patients on Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aluminum bottle with 500 ml of early harvest extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons per day). Dietary Supplement: Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil dietary intake of the content of 50 mL (3 tablespoons from the bottle containing the product)

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Control group

Active Comparator group

Description:

10 patients will not receive treatment with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Treatment:

Dietary Supplement: Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil