Can a hormone boost iron levels in soldiers?

NCT ID NCT07517562

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This pilot study looks at why military personnel often have low iron levels during training. Six physically active adults will receive either erythropoietin or a placebo and then do a 90-minute loaded march. The goal is to find the best way to measure iron absorption after exercise and see if the hormone helps incorporate more iron into red blood cells.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

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