CompletedNot Applicable

Frequency and Impact of Iron Deficiency in Pain Clinic Patients

Canada81 participantsStarted 2025-03-19

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to measure the proportion of patients who have iron deficiency and if iron deficiency is treated what is the outcome. Participants will fill out a questionnaire to assess positive impact of iron supplementation treatment to assess whether they are at potential risk of iron deficiency

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 49 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient at the DeGroote Pain Clinic * Menstruating women between the ages of 18-49 * Willingness to complete the questionnaire, and undergo laboratory tests if indicated. Exclusion Criteria: * The only exclusion criteria is unwillingness to participate

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

Proportion of patients at risk of iron deficiency at the DeGroote Pain Clinic

Timeframe: from enrollment to end of treatment after 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06665516

SponsorMcMaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-09

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