Can a hormone boost iron levels in soldiers?
Knowledge-focused
Ongoing
This pilot study looks at why military personnel often have low iron levels during training and how to prevent it. Six physically active adults will receive either erythropoietin (EPO) or a placebo, then complete a 90-minute loaded march. Researchers will measure iron absorption …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC