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Ferritin-guided iron supplementation in whole blood donors: Optimal dosage, donor Response and reTurn and Efficacy (FORTE) - a randomized controlled trial

Recruiting
Conditions
IJzergebrek (Ferritine)
Iron deficiency
Registration Number
NL-OMON54880
Lead Sponsor
Sanquin Bloedbank
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
3000
Inclusion Criteria

For the baseline questionnaire/measurement
-Whole blood donors should donate at one of the participating Sanquin locations.
-A ferritin measurement should be planned for their next donation.

For participation in the trial
-Successfully donated whole blood at baseline.
-Ferritin level should be <= 30 µg/L.

Exclusion Criteria

-Donors who do not master the Dutch language.
-Donors who are currently or in the last 3 months supplemented with iron
prescribed by their doctor can't participate in the trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>The primary outcome measure is the effect of iron supplementation on the iron<br /><br>status (e.g. hemoglobin and ferritin) of the donors.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Secondary outcome measures are symptoms related to iron deficiency, general<br /><br>health, donorship, compliance, lifestyle habits, side effects, and physical<br /><br>activity.</p><br>
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