Iron study for female athletes aged 16 to 35
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if taking iron supplements can help improve iron levels in female athletes who have low iron stores. It aims to see if this can boost performance and energy.
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Who can take part
- You are a female athlete, 16 to 35 years old.
- You have low iron stores (ferritin level 50 mcg/L or less).
- You are a highly trained or elite athlete (national or international level).
- You can swallow a large capsule (about 1 inch long).
- You have not taken iron supplements or certain medications in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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