Impact of Two Iron Formulations on Iron Biomarkers and Quality of Life
Start Date
6/18/2026
Completion Date
12/31/2026
Summary
This double-blind parallel pilot study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of two Qualia Iron formulations versus placebo in approximately 40 healthy adults (aged 18+) over a 56-day period. Approximately 40 participants will be assigned to three study arms: Qualia Iron Version 1, 2, (n=15 each) or a Placebo (n=10). Each participant will take one or two capsules once daily in the morning, with or without food. The supplementation regimen is a 5 days on, 2 days off protocol, and goes for 56 days (8 weeks). The primary outcomes of this study are to assess between-group changes in iron status biomarkers. Secondary outcomes include within-group changes in iron status biomarkers, safety and tolerability as measured by a custom Safety and Tolerability survey, and RAND SF-36 quality of life scores.
Detailed Description
Note on allocation (added September 2026): Participants were assigned to study arms by systematic allocation rather than by random allocation. Earlier versions of this record described the design as randomized. The Allocation field and the design descriptions were corrected to Non-Randomized to reflect the method actually used. No other aspect of the study design, conduct, or analysis changed.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Qualia Iron Version A
Qualia Iron Version B
Placebo
Conditions
Locations
Qualia Life Sciences
Carlsbad, California 92011
United States