Comparison of I-FFQ and Two Reference Methods (NCT05934006) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of I-FFQ and Two Reference Methods
Norway72 participantsStarted 2021-08-10
Plain-language summary
Mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency remains a problem in many parts of the world, including Norway. Of particular concern are fertile, pregnant, and lactating women. The Norwegian Dairy Council developed a digital iodine-specific food frequency questionnaire (I-FFQ) for the assessment of iodine intake levels, but it has yet to be validated. The main objective was thus to investigate the relative validity of the I-FFQ by comparing estimates of iodine intake obtained from the I-FFQ against a single 24-hour recall (24HR) and urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in fertile women.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy women aged 18-40 years
* sufficient language skills to be able to complete the questionnaires in Norwegian
* be able to meet physically at the study center in Bergen
Exclusion Criteria:
* being pregnant, lactating, or having known thyroid disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Comparison of FFQ with 24-hour recall
Timeframe: One week
2
Comparison of FFQ with urinary iodine concentration