No more needles? AI may spot iron deficiency in kids from photos
NCT ID NCT06577727
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study gathered information from 250 children aged 6 months to 6 years to develop artificial intelligence that can estimate iron levels from images and videos. The goal is to create a non-invasive way to screen for iron deficiency, replacing blood tests. Parents and doctors also shared their thoughts on using this technology.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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250 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Children between 6 to 72 months of age
- Ages
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6 to 72 months
- 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: 1. Children above 6 months of age and below 6 years of age 2. Written consent from parent(s) or legally acceptable representative(s), who themselves are aged ≥ 21 years old, to consent and comply with the terms and conditions of the study 3. Parent(s) should have access to the internet and a smartphone or tablet to complete study questionnaires 4. Parent(s) should be able to comprehend the content of the study and complete the study questionnaires 5. Parents(s) must be comfortable with their child having blood draws 6. Subject has a Hb level corresponding to a Hb group with open slots for participation Exclusion Criteria: 1. Children with any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would not be suitable for enrolment. 2. Children with nail bed obstructions, nail polish, nails discolouration (e.g., leukonychia, melanonychia, bruising, etc.), or scarring of the lips, pigmentations on lips for thyroid dysfunction (e.g., Puettz-jeghers syndrome). 3. Children who are unable to cooperate with study procedures. 4. Employees and/or children/family members or relatives of employees of Danone Global Research \& Innovation Center or the participating sites.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hopsital
Singapore, Singapore
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Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen, Thailand
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