Status:
COMPLETED
Genetic Variants and Iron Absorption
Lead Sponsor:
Cornell University
Conditions:
Iron Absorption
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-35 years
Brief Summary
The two specific aims of this study are: 1) to assess the impact of a genetic variant on iron status; 2) to assess the impact of a genetic variant on non-heme absorption among Asian women. The investi...
Detailed Description
To determine the HFE genotype of female Asian study volunteers, we collected venous blood samples and extracted DNA from these blood samples. HFE genotype was determined as CC, CT, and TT and used to ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- non-pregnant and between the ages of 18\~35 y
- East Asian descent with both maternal and paternal grandparents from East Asia, including China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
Exclusion
- taking or planing to take any vitamin or mineral supplements during the study period
- pre-existing medical problems that might impact inflammation or Fe status, including malabsorption, blood disorders, ulcers, joint diseases and asthma
- taking any prescribed medications known to affect iron homeostasis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02197624
Start Date
June 1 2012
End Date
May 1 2014
Last Update
July 23 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Human Metabolic Research Unit, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, United States, 14853