Status:
COMPLETED
Polyphenols in Sorghum and Iron Absorption
Lead Sponsor:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Conditions:
Iron Absorption in Presence of Polyphenols
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-40 years
Phase:
EARLY_PHASE1
Brief Summary
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are two major public health problems in developing countries. In these countries, the use of monotonous plant-based diets, low in animal source food but high...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Females of reproductive age, 18-40 years
- Maximum body weight 65 kg
- Normal body mass index (18.5-25 kg/m2)
- No intake of mineral/vitamin supplements 2 weeks before and during the study
- No metabolic or gastrointestinal disorders
Exclusion
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Regular intake of medication (except oral contraceptives)
- Blood donation or significant blood loss (accident, surgery) over the past 4 months
- Currently participating in another clinical trial or having participated in another clinical trial during the last 3 months prior to the beginning of this study
- Former participation in a study involving administration of iron stable isotopes
- Subject who cannot be expected to comply with study protocol
- Eating disorders or food allergy
- High C-reactive protein levels (\>5 mg/L)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01162616
Start Date
August 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
July 4 2012
Active Locations (1)
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1
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 8092