CompletedNot Applicable

Iodine Supplementation in Obesity

Morocco162 participantsStarted 2013-11

Plain-language summary

The study hypothesis is that iodine supplementation will lower serum TSH and leptin concentrations and thereby improve the lipid and glucose profile.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women of reproductive age (20 to 50 years) * Body mass index 27 to 40 kg/m2 * Having received oral and written information about the aims and procedures of the study * Willing to comply with the study procedure * Having provided oral and written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic disease or gastrointestinal disorders * Nodular goiter * Regular use of medication (except oral contraceptives) * Pregnancy or lactation * Subject who cannot be expected to comply with study protocol

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)

Timeframe: change from baseline to 6 months

change in fasting insulin

Timeframe: change from baseline to 6 months

change in the LDL cholesterol/ HDL cholesterol ratio

Timeframe: change from baseline to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01985204

SponsorSwiss Federal Institute of Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-06

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Iodine Deficiency trials

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 50 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.