Assessing the Immediate Increase in Serum Ferritin After Oral Iron Doses (NCT06657677) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessing the Immediate Increase in Serum Ferritin After Oral Iron Doses
Switzerland46 participantsStarted 2024-10-25
Plain-language summary
Serum ferritin is a key indicator of body iron stores and is widely used in monitoring iron status. However, oral iron doses can acutely elevate SF levels, potentially biasing assessments of iron stores during supplementation. This study aims to investigate the extent and duration of the acute iron-induced effect on serum ferritin, as well as its protein characteristics, following the administration of a single iron dose
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Low iron stores (SF levels \< 30 µg/L),
* no anemia (Hb \> 120 g/L)
* no inflammation (CRP \< 5 mg/L)
* 18 to 45 years old.
* Body weight \<70 kg
* Normal body Mass Index (18.5-26.5 kg/m2)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any chronic or acute disease
* Consumption of mineral and vitamin supplements since screening and over the study period
* Blood transfusion, blood donation or significant blood loss over the past 6 months,
* Pregnant or breastfeeding,
* Continuous/long-term use of medication during the whole studies (except for contraceptives)
* Therapeutic iron infusion over the past 6 months,
* Known hypersensitivity or allergy to iron supplements,
* Intention to become pregnant over the course of the study
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
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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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