🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-06-02
Thinking Zinc: a Study of Zinc Supplements on the Navajo Nation (NCT03908736)
Thinking Zinc: A Study of Zinc Supplementation to Ameliorate Adverse Effects of Mine Waste Exposure on the Navajo Nation
🟢 Recruiting Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of New Mexico
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a study to assess the effect of dietary zinc supplementation to mitigate biomarkers of metal toxicity in exposed tribal populations.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Age range: 21 Years to 64 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center — Albuquerque, New Mexico
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (505) 272-2482
Email: lhudson@salud.unm.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.