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Iron Supplementation for Hypoxia
Study Summary
This trial will test whether iron pills can help people exercise better in low-oxygen conditions.
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Study Objectives
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- I am between 18 and 60 years old.I am on blood thinners or aspirin that can't be stopped for the study.I am taking medication for heart or lung issues.You spend more than 9 hours per week doing intense physical activity.You have been doing very intense exercise at high altitudes regularly for the past month.I have taken iron supplements in the last 60 days.I am a woman and have not gone through menopause.I have anemia.Your body mass index is too low (under 18.5) or too high (over 30).You have lived at an altitude of 8,000 feet or higher for at least 3 nights in the last 30 days.I do not have conditions like arthritis affecting my ability to exercise.You have low iron levels.You have had a serious lung or brain problem at high altitudes in the past.I do not have active heart or lung conditions.
- Group 1: Healthy individuals - pre-iron
- Group 2: Healthy individuals - post-iron
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take part in this medical experiment?
"In this study, five individuals who have suffered anoxia can partake and must be between 18-60 years old. Special consideration is given to premenopausal women."
Does this research study accept participants of a younger age demographic?
"In order to meet the prerequisites for this medical trial, patient must be between 18 and 60 years old."
Are there still available slots to participate in this trial?
"Affirmative, the information housed on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this medical trial is currently recruiting potential participants. This study was initially made public on January 1st 2023 and has been revised most recently in September 6th 2022. There are 5 openings across a single location."
What is the primary objective of this clinical exploration?
"This medical trial will track a variety of metrics to determine efficacy and safety, with the primary measure being maximal oxygen uptake over an hour-long period. Secondary outcomes include pulmonary artery systolic pressure (measured in mmHg), submaximal Stage 2 workload (in Watts at 60% x hypoxic VO2max during baseline test) and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (also measured in mm)."
Are there any limitations to the number of participants enrolled in this research project?
"That is correct. According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study opened its recruitment portal on January 1st of 2023 and recently updated their parameters in September 6th 2022. They are currently searching for 5 participants across a single site."
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