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New treatment option for Iron Deficiency (Without Anemia)
Official title Effect of Chitin and Ascorbic Acid on Dietary Insect Iron Absorption
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06822062
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Iron is involved in many vital metabolic processes such as oxygen transport, electron transport in cells, DNA synthesis and repair, and muscle metabolism. However, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia continue to affect many people, particularly preschool children (\<5 years), adolescents, and pregnant and non-pregnant women of childbearing age.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Female aged between 18-45 years
- Normal BMI (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)
- Body weight \< 70 kg
- Low iron status (being in the lower half of the serum ferritin distribution at screening)
You likely can't join if
- Anaemia (Hb \< 12 g/dL)
- Inflammation (CRP \> 5.0 mg/L)
- Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study or within 30 days after the discontinuation of the study intervention
- Lactating up to 6 weeks before the study initiation
- Chronic digestive, renal and/or metabolic diseases
- Antibiotics in the last 4 weeks prior to the study and during the study
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female aged between 18-45 years
- Normal BMI (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)
- Body weight \< 70 kg
- Low iron status (being in the lower half of the serum ferritin distribution at screening)
- Anaemia (Hb \< 12 g/dL)
- Inflammation (CRP \> 5.0 mg/L)
- Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study or within 30 days after the discontinuation of the study intervention
- Lactating up to 6 weeks before the study initiation
- Chronic digestive, renal and/or metabolic diseases
- Antibiotics in the last 4 weeks prior to the study and during the study
- Mineral and vitamin supplementation in the last 2 weeks prior to the study and during the course of the study
- Chronic medication intake (except for oral contraceptives)
- Blood transfusion, blood donation or significant blood loss (accident, surgery) over the past 4 months
- Earlier participation in a study using stable isotopes or in any clinical study within the last 30 days
- Food allergies, especially known hypersensitivity to crustacea, dust mites, sea food, gluten, milk, or eggs
- Cigarette smoking (\> 1 cigarette per day)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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