Evaluate the Change in Iron, Vitamin D, and C-Reactive Protein Level (CRP) in a 12 to 24 Week Period

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to observe changes in iron status and vitamin D status during a 12-24 week supervised training program, specifically males and females between the ages of 30 and 50 years old.

Study subjects will be participants in a triathlon training program through the Avera Sports Institute in Sioux Falls, SD. This clinical study will examine changes in iron and vitamin D levels. Blood specimens will be collected at baseline and again after 3 and 6 months of participating in the training program.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Anemia Vitamin D Deficiency

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 30 YearsMax age: 50 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and premenopausal females between the ages of 30 and 50 years old * Training through the Avera Sports Institute Triathlon Training Program * Agree to keep diet, exercise and all current health habits stable during participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant * Has a chronic disease that affects calcium or bone metabolism * Has a chronic disease that affects iron metabolism or iron storage * Has kidney disease * Has any laboratory or biometric value that would indicate an issue for the safety of the study subject * Is currently participating in another clinical research study

Locations (1)

Avera Sports Institute

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Iron level

Serum iron levels

Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Vitamin D level

Serum Vitamin D 25(OH)D levels