The Iron Boost Study

Currently Recruiting

7 Sep 2026

Up to $2,900

Melbourne, Australia

Iron is an essential mineral that helps the body make healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your organs and muscles. Some people do not absorb enough iron from food, or their bodies may not be able to use stored iron effectively. This can contribute to iron deficiency and anaemia. 

This study is testing an investigational drug to determine whether it can help the body better access and use iron. Researchers think it may affect how iron is absorbed from the gut and how stored iron is made available for red blood cell production and other normal body functions. This early-stage study is designed to learn more about the safety of the study drug, how the body processes it, and how it may affect iron-related blood tests. The information from this study may help guide the future development of treatments for iron-related conditions and anaemias. 

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Join our clinical trial

This is a first-in-human (FIH) study, meaning it is the first time the potential treatment is being tested in people. The study has been carefully designed with strict safety protocols and has been approved by an independent ethics committee. It is not known whether the study drug may cause unexpected, serious, or life-threatening side effects. While these are considered unlikely, you will be carefully monitored throughout the study and provided with prompt treatment if any such effects occur. 

Before joining, you’ll receive detailed information about the study, meet with a doctor, and have the chance to ask any questions. 

What to expect

  • Participation in a monitored clinical environment 
  • Study visits scheduled  
  • Support from a professional medical team 
  • Reimbursement for your time and commitment 

Study schedule

 

Intake 1 In-clinic stay:

Stay 1:

7 September 2026 –9 September 2026

Stay 2:

14 September 2026 – 16 September 2026

 Follow-up visits:

22 September 2026

Study dates are subject to change. Our team will confirm details with you during the screening process.

Trial details

Study duration

  • 4 night stay split in 2 x 2-night stays
  • 1 follow up visit

Study medication

The study drug will be administered as an oral tablet

Additional eligibility

• No significant medical history
• Non-smokers or smoking ≤5 cigarettes per week within 3 months before Screening

Ethics

An independent ethics committee has approved this clinical trial.

Are you a match?

Age

18 - 55 years old

Remuneration

Up to $2,900 *with screening reimbursement.
Full details outlined in consent form.

Gender

Male, Female or Female (Post-menopausal)

BMI

BMI 18 - 32 kg/m2

Commitment

From 4 nights, 1 clinic visit

Medical condition

Not taking any medications

Register your interest

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  • Abstinence from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for at least 2 months
  • Using a condom + your female sexual partner(s) using a separate form of birth control
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a vasectomy/hysterectomy
  • Your sexual partner(s) are post-menopausal


Only you taking birth control or your partner(s) using a condom is not an acceptable option, but using both together is. The morning after pill is not an acceptable form of birth control.

  • Abstinence, by choice, from sex with anyone of the opposite sex for the last 2 months + remaining abstinent for at least 2 months after study participation
  • You using birth control + your male sexual partner(s) using a condom
  • You or your sexual partner(s) had a hysterectomy/vasectomy
  • You are post-menopausal



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