Iron needs in people living at high altitude
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study measures how much iron your body absorbs and loses if you live at high altitude. It helps researchers understand iron requirements for people in this environment, using a new testing technique.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your body weight is under 70 kg if female, or under 85 kg if male.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 25.
- You have lived at a high-altitude location for at least the last 2 years and plan to stay for at least 2 more years.
- You are generally healthy, not pregnant or breastfeeding, not a smoker, and not taking long-term medications (except birth control pills).
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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