Dietary Iron Requirements (NCT07139821)
Dietary Iron Requirements in US Adults
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for iron are based on a relatively small number of studies in European populations. This research study will determine iron needs in a representative sample of adults living in the US using the iron isotope dilution technique. Following administration and equilibration of a stable iron isotope, participants will be followed for a 12 week study period. Blood will be collected every 4 weeks and the isotopic composition will be determined. Results will help update dietary iron guidelines making sure they better match the specific needs of the US population.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Stable iron isotope (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 (2 Sites)
- LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Cornell University — Ithaca, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (225) 763-2612
Email: stephen.hennigar@pbrc.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.