Iron Absorption in The Low Oxygen Exposure and Weight Status (LOWS) Study (NCT07542873)
Effects of Energy Restriction and Intermittent Hypoxia on Iron Absorption in Obesity
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Declines in iron status are common in those with obesity and may be due to obesity-related chronic inflammation; however, the effects of reducing inflammation following diet-induced weight loss on iron metabolism are poorly understood. Low environmental oxygen exposure increases dietary iron absorption and availability to supply iron for erythropoiesis but has not yet been tested in the context of weight loss. This study is designed to investigate diet-induced weight loss (inflammation reduction) and overnight low oxygen exposure (erythropoiesis stimulating agent) as strategies to improve dietary iron absorption in obesity.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Age range: 22 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Normobaric hypoxia (NH) (OTHER)
- Normobaric normoxia (NN) (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)
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (225) 763-3000
Email: clinicaltrials@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.