🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-05-26
A Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Athletes Aged 14-17 (NCT06338787)
Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Active Young Women With Sub-Optimal Iron
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Calgary
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Female endurance athletes are susceptible to iron deficiency and this can impact their exercise performance. This study aims to assess the efficacy of a novel iron supplement in improving iron status, gut microbiome, and exercise performance in endurance-trained females.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 14 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- FeSC (OTHER)
📋 "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 Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
💰 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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- A Novel Iron-Based Supplement for Athletes Aged 18-25: Phase II — Calgary, Alberta
- Impact of Two Iron Formulations on Iron Biomarkers and Quality of Life — Carlsbad, California
- A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of Lactoferrin to Modulate Iron Homeostasis and Exercise Performance in Exercising Females — Saint Charles, Missouri
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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.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.