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Clinical trials sponsored by Eth Zurich, explained in plain language.
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Scientists rethink iron in Life-Saving food for starving kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve a special peanut-based paste used to treat severely malnourished children in Kenya. Researchers suspect the current formula contains too much iron, which can cause dangerous diarrhea and isn't properly absorbed. They will test a new version to see if it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ETH Zurich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Can plants be a better source of iron? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well women with low iron levels absorb iron from two plant-based sources—iron from chlorophyll and soy—compared to common iron supplements. Researchers will give 45 participants small, specially labeled doses of these iron sources in water and a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ETH Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Scientists test if skipping days makes prenatal iron work better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how well pregnant women absorb iron from different types of prenatal supplements. Researchers will test 50 pregnant women in Kenya to see if taking supplements with food or on an empty stomach makes a difference, and if taking them every other day is m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ETH Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC