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Pregnancy AnemiaNCT04517734

Erythroferrone and Its Impact on Maternal and Neonatal Iron Homeostasis

An observational study of Pregnancy Anemia and Newborn; Anemia, run by Cornell University at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Erythroferrone (ERFE) is a recently identified iron-regulatory hormone that couples iron homeostasis to erythropoiesis but at this time there are no human data on this hormone in pregnant women and their neonates. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 11 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pregnancy Anemia, Newborn; Anemia
How many people
338 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2006to Dec 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 11 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Pregnant women carrying multiple fetuses (twins, triplets and quadruplets) or pregnant adolescents carrying a single fetus

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy pregnant volunteers

Who cannot join

  • Hemoglobinopathies
  • Pre-existing diabetes
  • Malabsorption diseases
  • Pregnancy induced hypertension
  • Elevated diastolic blood pressure (>110)
  • Previous treatment for lead exposure or elevated childhood lead concentrations.
  • Preexisting medical conditions known to impact iron homeostasis

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Rochester Adolescent Maternity Program

    Rochester, New York, 14609

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    Rochester, New York, 14620

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About this study

Erythroferrone (ERFE) is a recently identified iron-regulatory hormone that couples iron homeostasis to erythropoiesis but at this time there are no human data on this hormone in pregnant women and their neonates. The investigators hypothesize that ERFE is a sensitive biomarker of iron deficiency and anemia in pregnancy and neonates, and that it mediates the feedback mechanism to correct iron deficiency and anemia. To address this research gap, the investigators will measure ERFE in maternal serum, umbilical cord serum and placental tissue using an existing biospecimen archive.

Medical subject headings
Anemia, Neonatal

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT04517734
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pregnant AdolescentsNot described
Pregnant Women Carrying Multiple FetusesNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Maternal Erythroferrone During Pregnancy

    Measured: Measures will be obtained from maternal blood collected throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy

  2. Maternal Erythroferrone at Delivery

    Measured: Measures will be obtained from maternal blood collected at delivery

  3. Neonatal Erythroferrone at Birth

    Measured: Measures will be obtained from umbilical cord blood collected at delivery

  4. Placental Erythroferrone mRNA and Ferroportin protein Expression

    Measured: Measures will be obtained from placental samples collected at delivery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Aug 2020
  2. Study startApr 2006
  3. Primary completionDec 2017
  4. Study completionDec 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
338 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04517734
Sponsor's protocol ID
0911001050
Status last verified
Mar 2022
First submitted
11 Aug 2020
Last updated
22 Mar 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Delaney KM, Guillet R, Pressman EK, Ganz T, Nemeth E, O'Brien KO. Serum Erythroferrone During Pregnancy Is Related to Erythropoietin but Does Not Predict the Risk of Anemia. J Nutr. 2021 Jul 1;151(7):1824-1833. doi: 10.1093/jn/nxab093.

    PubMed 33982118

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pregnancy Anemia and Newborn; Anemia, run by Cornell University at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Maternal Erythroferrone During Pregnancy (time frame: Measures will be obtained from maternal blood collected throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04517734, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Mar 2022.

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