Free Fatty Acid Effects In Type 2 Diabetes (NCT07677995) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Free Fatty Acid Effects In Type 2 Diabetes
United Kingdom60 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
Omega-3 fatty acids are natural fats found in foods such as oily fish and flaxseed. Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have positive effects on cardiovascular health, but there is less evidence on if they can help manage blood glucose in individuals with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
This study will investigate whether the beneficial effects found in omega-3 fatty acids such as lowered blood glucose and reduced inflammation - both of which are important for managing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, can be beneficial for individuals with type 2 diabetes. As omega-3 fatty acids are already found naturally in food, and are already available as supplements, they could be a safe option to help manage these diseases.
The aim of this study is to investigate if omega-3 fatty acids can slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals who are over 18 years of age with a BMI between 25-50 kg/m2, and who have been diagnosed with T2DM (\>7.0 mmol/l fasting glucose) or pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerant 5.0-6.9mmol/l) and are either on no medication, are diet controlled or taking metformin. Participants may also have a history of cardiovascular disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who have severe or unstable cardiovascular disease
* Type 2 diabetics or prediabetics who are on an anti-diabetic medication (with the exception of metformin)
* Undergone recent major surgery or planned surgery during the study period
* Have implanted devices (such as pacemakers or defibrillators)
* Have an active infection
* Are involved in any other type of weight loss study/intervention
* Are pregnant/breastfeeding.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To evaluate the change in fasting glucose from baseline after 28 days of treatment, compared to each treatment group and placebo.