Anemia Research Study
Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are conducting a study to learn more about how iron deficiency anemia may affect the brain.
Fast Facts
Women Ages 18-60
Moderate to Severe Anemia
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Los Angeles, CA
Study Background
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is studying the neurovascular and neurocognitive consequences of iron deficiency anemia.
We hope to learn how iron deficiency anemia may affect oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in females. By studying this, we hope to better identify those who may benefit from iron therapy.
Participation lasts for up to three study visits and involves MRI, blood tests, neurocognitive test, questionnaires, and vitals. If you qualify based on observational arm lab test results, we may invite you to enroll in the interventional arm.
Join our compensated study!
Study Background
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is studying the neurovascular and neurocognitive consequences of iron deficiency anemia.
We hope to learn how iron deficiency anemia may affect oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in females. By studying this, we hope to better identify those who may benefit from iron therapy.
Participation lasts for up to three study visits and involves MRI, blood tests, neurocognitive test, questionnaires, and vitals. If you qualify based on observational arm lab test results, we may invite you to enroll in the interventional arm.
Join our compensated study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how iron deficiency anemia may affect oxygen delivery to the brain as measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in females.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women ages 18-60
- Have moderate-severe anemia (have hemoglobin <11g/dl or hematocrit <32%)
- No systemic inflammatory diseases like lupus, auto-immune disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome
- Not pregnant or claustrophobic, and have no dental braces
- BMI < 40
- No diabetes requiring insulin
- No hypertension requiring medication
- No sleep-disordered breathing requiring intervention
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Observational arm in-person procedures (3 study visits)
- MRI, blood tests, neurocognitive test, questionnaires, vitals, height, weight
- If applicable: medical chart review and urine pregnancy test
If you qualify based on observational arm lab test results, we may invite you to enroll in the interventional arm
There is no cost for you to participate.
