Seaweed Iodine Delivered Via Food or Supplementation (NCT04875377) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Seaweed Iodine Delivered Via Food or Supplementation
United Kingdom96 participantsStarted 2018-02-12
Plain-language summary
In this project, the investigators propose an intervention design testing the efficacy of a food reformulated with seaweed as an ingredient in meal, capsules against placebo and no intervention controls. The randomised control trial (supplementation) will last 24 weeks. The aim is to study the effect of the food matrix on variables associated with iodine nutrition: iodine status and thyroid function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* self-reported healthy women
* aged 18 to 60
* pre-menopausal
* with no history of thyroid dysfunction
* without any known allergic reactions to foods
* not on medication that impact on absorption of nutrients from the gut
* not currently taking dietary / multivitamin supplements (must have discontinued usage 2 weeks prior the start of the study)
Exclusion Criteria:
* pregnancy
* lactation
* habitual consumption of seaweed-based products (\>once per week), milk (\>once per day), sea fish, non-oily, e.g. cod (\>once per week)
* veganism (as food products contains cheese)
* Involvement in another research study where diet is restricted, modified, or dietary habits are studied.
* women who have reached menopause.
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?
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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.