Long-term safety of PEA supplementation in healthy adults

A Randomised, Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study in Healthy Adults to Assess Long Term Population Exposure to Palmitoylethanolamide (Levagen™) to Assess Clinical Safety.

Phase 2 Interventional RDC Clinical Pty Ltd · NCT06717867

This study is testing if taking Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for a year is safe for healthy adults aged 18 and older.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorRDC Clinical Pty Ltd Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Brisbane, Queensland)
Trial IDNCT06717867 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the long-term safety of Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplementation in healthy adults aged 18 and older. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either PEA or a placebo for a duration of 12 months, with assessments conducted to monitor serious and non-serious adverse events, vital signs, and biochemical parameters. The study employs a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design to ensure unbiased results. Participants will undergo a screening process to determine eligibility based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 years and older with a BMI between 18.5 and 35.0 kg/m2.

Not a fit: Patients with serious illnesses, current malignancies, or those on anticoagulation therapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the safety profile of PEA supplementation for healthy individuals.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on the long-term safety of PEA, similar studies on other supplements have shown promising results, though this specific approach may be novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (18 years and older)
* Generally healthy
* Able to provide informed consent
* BMI 18.5 - 35.0 kg/m2
* Agree to not participate in another clinical trial during enrolment period

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current malignancy (excluding Basal Cell Carcinoma) or chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment for malignancy within the previous 2 years
* Serious illness e.g., mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder), anxiety, neurological disorders (such as MS), kidney disease, liver disease or heart conditions
* Unstable illness (e.g., diabetes and thyroid gland dysfunction)
* History of renal function impairment
* Currently taking Coumadin (Warfarin), Heparin, Dalteparin, Enoxaparin or other anticoagulation therapy \[(excluding low dose aspirin (under 300 mg/day)\]
* Regular consumption (\>4 times a week) of PEA over the past 2 weeks
* Substance Abuse (illicit and/or prescription) Drug (prescription or illegal substances) abuse
* Chronic past (within 12-months) and/or current alcohol use (\>14 alcoholic drinks week)
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Allergic, sensitive, or intolerant to any of the ingredients in active or placebo formula
* Has a clinically significant abnormal finding on the medical assessment, medical history, or clinical laboratory results at screening.
* Participants who are currently participating in any other clinical trial or who have participated in any other clinical trial during the past 1 month.
* Any condition which in the opinion of the investigator makes the participant unsuitable for inclusion.

Where this trial is running

Brisbane, Queensland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions HealthySafetyPalmitoylethanolamidePEALevagenPEA Safety study
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.