This study is a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 12 week study performed in 2 centres in Sweden to assess the effect of Omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate on liver fat measured with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with over-weight and hypertriglyceridemia.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
78
Placebo matching to Omega-3 carboxylic acids (olive oil)
4 g administered as 4 x 1 g capsules
200mg capsule administered once daily
Research Site
Gothenburg, Sweden
Research Site
Malmö, Sweden
Research Site
Stockholm, Sweden
Research Site
Uppsala, Sweden
Geometric Mean Ratio (Week 12/Baseline) of % Liver Fat as Assessed by MRI (Epanova Versus Placebo)
To evaluate the efficacy of Epanova compared to placebo with respect to reduction in liver fat content (%) at the end of 12 weeks of double-blinded treatment.
Time frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Geometric Mean Ratio (Week 12/Baseline) of % Liver Fat as Assessed by MRI (Epanova Versus Fenofibrate)
To evaluate the efficacy of Epanova compared to Fenofibrate with respect to reduction in liver fat content (%) at the end of 12 weeks of double-blinded treatment.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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Placebo matching to fenofibrate 200mg