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NCT03857256: BetAvena

Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Beta-Glucan as Add-On to Statin in Subjects With Hyperlipidemia.

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 16 January 2024
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing CP105F in Hyperlipidemias in 263 participants. Completed in 31 December 2021.

Timeline
31 May 2019
Primary endpoint
31 August 2021
31 December 2021

Quick facts

Lead sponsorMontreal Heart Institute
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingquadruple
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment263
Start date31 May 2019
Primary completion31 August 2021
Estimated completion31 December 2021
Sites1 location across Canada

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Montreal Heart Institute

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Hyperlipidemias. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Change in Direct-measured LDL-C Primary · week 0 to week 12

mg/dL

GroupValue95% CI
Placebo-3.80-13.13 – 5.54
Oat Beta-glucan 1.5g2.95-2.93 – 8.83
Oat Beta-glucan 3g.4.36-3.38 – 12.10
Oat Beta-glucan 6g.-1.70-8.88 – 5.47

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: The time period covered was from the first dose of IP to safety follow-up visit (week 14).. Reporting threshold: 0%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Placebo
Serious: 1/65 (2%)
Deaths: 0/65
Oat Beta-glucan 1.5g
Serious: 0/64 (0%)
Deaths: 0/64
Oat Beta-glucan 3g.
Serious: 0/66 (0%)
Deaths: 0/66
Oat Beta-glucan 6g.
Serious: 2/66 (3%)
Deaths: 0/66

Serious adverse events (4 terms)

ReactionSystemPlaceboOat Beta-glucan 1.5gOat Beta-glucan 3g.Oat Beta-glucan 6g.
Myocardial InfarctionCardiac disorders
OsteoarthritisMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Transient Ischemic AttackNervous system disorders
Pulmonary EmbolismRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Other adverse events (29 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemPlaceboOat Beta-glucan 1.5gOat Beta-glucan 3g.Oat Beta-glucan 6g.
FlatulenceGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal DistensionGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal DiscomfortGastrointestinal disorders
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders
Faeces softGastrointestinal disorders
Frequent bowel movementsGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders
Back PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
HeadacheNervous system disorders
Musculoskeletal PainMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
ArthralgiaMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
DizzinessNervous system disorders
Herpes ZosterInfections and infestations
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain UpperGastrointestinal disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
HypoaesthesiaNervous system disorders
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Diabetes MellitusMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate ControlMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Gastrooesophageal reflux diseaseGastrointestinal disorders
Infrequent bowel movementsGastrointestinal disorders
Rectal tenesmusGastrointestinal disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders
AlopeciaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Myocardial Infarction, Osteoarthritis, Transient Ischemic Attack, Pulmonary Embolism.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03857256 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding beta-glucan (1.5 g, 3 g or 6 g daily) administered three times a day (TID) in divided doses, to atorvastatin (10 mg - 20 mg) once a day or an equivalent dose of another statin on heart disease lipid risk factors.

Publications & conference data

2 peer-reviewed publications reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. β-Glucan Metabolic and Immunomodulatory Properties and Potential for Clinical Application.
    Murphy EJ, Rezoagli E, Major I, Rowan NJ, et al · · 2020 · cited 121× · PMID 33322069 · DOI 10.3390/jof6040356
  2. Supplementation with a β-glucan tablet has no effect on hyperlipidemia: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Rioux-Labrecque V, Cossette M, Rufiange M, Bilodeau D, et al · · 2023 · cited 4× · PMID 37054888 · DOI 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.04.012

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