Influences of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives on Iron Status and Physiological Responses to Extreme Environments in Women
NCT06909695
This study is recruiting at 1 US site in 1 state, according to its ClinicalTrials.gov record last updated .
Summary
Over recent years, military service women have shown increasing interest in utilizing long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs; i.e., implants or intrauterine devices, IUDs). While clinically, LARC have been proven safe and effective at preventing pregnancy \& decreasing menstrual symptoms, it is unclear what impact this type of contraceptive may have on physiological responses to extreme environments (heat, cold and high altitude). Additionally, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are prevalent in U.S. military women which likely affect health and performance.
Shortened from the sponsor's brief summary. View official record on ClinicalTrials.gov
Conditions studied
- Contraception
- Iron Deficiencies
Eligibility basics and study details
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
- Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov
- April 30, 2026
These are the basic criteria only. The full inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official record, and the study team decides who can take part.
US recruiting sites
Massachusetts · 1
- US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine · Natick, MA
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, data processed . Recruiting US sites filtered by distance and site status; summaries shortened.