An exploratory study to collect data to build artificial intelligence derived algorithms for estimating iron status in children
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 72 Months
Sex
ALL
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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
. Children above 6 months of age and below 6 years of age
. Written consent from parent(s) or legally acceptable representative(s), who themselves are aged ≥ 21 years old, to consent and comply with the terms and conditions of the study
. Parent(s) should have access to the internet and a smartphone or tablet to complete study questionnaires
. Parent(s) should be able to comprehend the content of the study and complete the study questionnaires
. Parents(s) must be comfortable with their child having blood draws
. Subject has a Hb level corresponding to a Hb group with open slots for participation
Exclusion criteria
. Children with any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would not be suitable for enrolment.
. Children with nail bed obstructions, nail polish, nails discolouration (e.g., leukonychia, melanonychia, bruising, etc.), or scarring of the lips, pigmentations on lips for thyroid dysfunction (e.g., Puettz-jeghers syndrome).
. Children who are unable to cooperate with study procedures.
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.
. Employees and/or children/family members or relatives of employees of Danone Global Research \& Innovation Center or the participating sites.