Hidden deficiencies in black college athletes under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07631312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study investigates how common low energy availability, iron deficiency, and low vitamin D levels are among Black collegiate athletes. Participants who are found to have low iron or vitamin D will receive daily supplements for 12 weeks. The goal is to better understand these health issues in this specific group and see if supplementation can help correct them.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- iron bisglycinate and vitamin D supplements
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify common nutrient deficiencies in Black collegiate athletes and guide tailored supplement strategies to improve their health and performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study (36 participants) at a single institution, so results may not apply to all athletes. The supplement phase is short (12 weeks), and long-term benefits or risks are not assessed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Members of an HBCU cross-country or track \& field team * 18 years of age or older * Self-identification as Black or African American Exclusion Criteria: -Pregnancy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia, 30310, United States
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