An Iron-containing Food Product for the Prevention of Diminished Iron Status in Soldiers

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Conditions studied: Iron Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia

In brief

Military personnel face intense physical and cognitive demands. Diminished iron status affects physiologic responses to these challenges. Both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies indicate a significant decrement in iron status in enlisted female military personnel immediately following basic combat training (BCT). Decrements in iron status are associated with diminished cognitive and physical performance, and may affect body composition. The primary objective of this randomized, placebo controlled study is to assess the utility of an iron-containing food product for maintaining iron status during BCT. This study will provide insight into the utility and efficacy of an iron-containing food product for the maintenance of iron status during military training. Furthermore, it will provide novel scientific data regarding the relationship between iron status and physical and cognitive performance in female Soldiers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01100905

Run by

United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Last updated by the study team

2010-04-26

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 42. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female US Army Recruit
• Participating in Basic Combat Training

You may not qualify if…

• Male
• Pregnancy
• Diagnosed hemochromatosis
• Diagnosed thalassemia
• History of ulcerative colitis
• Allergy to chocolate

Where it is running

• Fort Jackson — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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