🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-08-01
Ethnic Differences in Iron Absorption (FeGenes) (NCT04198545)
Ethnic Differences in Iron Absorption
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Cornell University
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to; 1) investigate population differences in iron absorption between East Asians and Northern Europeans; 2) assess population differences in hormonal and biochemical determinants of Fe absorption between East Asians and Northern Europeans; and 3) to investigate genetic contributions to Fe absorption, Fe status and Fe regulatory hormones between East Asians and Northern Europeans.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cornell University — Ithaca, New York
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Cornell University — Ithaca, New York
- University of Rochester — Rochester, New York
💰 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.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
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