Status:
COMPLETED
How Does a Synbiotic Supplement Affect Iron Status During Iron Repletion in Iron Depleted Female Athletes?
Lead Sponsor:
Marywood University
Conditions:
Iron-deficiency
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Iron deficiency (ID) affects \~30% of female athletes, and its consequences are highly relevant to athletic performance. Poor iron (Fe) uptake remains a major factor in the development of ID. While an...
Detailed Description
Iron deficiency (ID) affects \~30% of female athletes, and its consequences are highly relevant to athletic performance. Poor iron (Fe) uptake remains a major factor in the development of ID. While an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female, \>18 y of age, athlete at Marywood University, passed NCAA-required medical screening (e.g. healthy enough to participate in sport).
Exclusion
- Current, acute, chronic illness; severe asthma; pre-existing GI disorders known to affect iron status or aggravated by iron supplementation; not pregnant or breastfeeding; clinically-diagnosed with eating disorder; consuming iron supplement within 4 weeks of screening; hemolytic anemia, excessive alcohol consumption.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 28 2016
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 8 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03793959
Start Date
August 28 2016
End Date
December 8 2017
Last Update
January 4 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, 18509