Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Dietary Iron Requirements

Lead Sponsor:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

Cornell University

Conditions:

Iron Absorption

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-50 years

Brief Summary

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for iron are based on a relatively small number of studies in European populations. This research study will determine iron needs in a representative sample of adults ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males and premenopausal females age 18-50 y
  • Previously participated in an iron stable isotope study or willing to consume an oral stable iron isotope and undergo a one-year equilibration period
  • Willing to refrain from iron-containing supplements for the duration of the study
  • Willing to refrain from tobacco smoking for the duration of the study
  • Have not donated blood 3 months prior to the start of the study and willing to refrain from donating blood for the duration of the study
  • Willing to have blood stored for future use
  • Able and willing to comply with study requirements and consent to participate

Exclusion

  • Females: pregnant or lactating or plans to become pregnant during the study period
  • Inability to provide informed consent and engage in informed consent procedures
  • Plans to relocate outside the study area

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2026

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 31 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07139821

Start Date

January 1 2026

End Date

May 31 2029

Last Update

December 5 2025

Active Locations (2)

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LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70808

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York, United States, 14853