Iron in healthy volunteers
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigating the effects of iron on the gastrointestinal tract in health
IRAS ID
287162
Contact name
Sarah Bloor
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The Functional Gut Clinic
Eudract number
2020-003870-35
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
Over recent years there has been significant amount of research looking at how the bacteria in our gut affects our health. Some medications are known to cause changes in gut bacteria.
Many patients that are prescribed iron report gastrointestinal side effects. This research project aims to see if the cause of the gastrointestinal side effects is due to iron causing changes in the gut bacteria. This can be detected non-invasively by measuring the levels of hydrogen and methane and other compounds in the breath and stool. Successful completion of the project is envisaged to further our understanding of the effects of iron supplements in our gut physiology.REC name
London - Surrey Borders Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/PR/0393
Date of REC Opinion
1 Oct 2020
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion