Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) for Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is a naturally occuring omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found
in oily fish. EPA has anti-colorectal (bowel) cancer activity in experimental models. This
trial will test whether EPA reduces markers of tumour growth, and is safe and well
tolerated,in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases awaiting surgery.