Mobile app to help treat iron deficiency anemia in teen girls
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile phone app called FACE-APPS designed to help teenage girls improve their iron levels through better nutrition and iron supplementation. The goal is to see if the app can help increase iron in the blood and improve overall health in girls from underserved communities.
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Who can take part
- You are a female between 14 and 17 years old
- You are currently enrolled in and attending high school
- You have low iron levels in your blood (hemoglobin below 12 mg/dL and ferritin below 15 μg/L)
- You do not have other types of anemia like sickle cell disease or thalassemia
- You do not have chronic diseases that affect how your body uses iron, such as kidney disease
- You are able to actively participate in the study using a mobile app
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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