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Daily vs. Intermittent Iron Therapy in Iron Deficient Pregnant Patients: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Ferrous Sulfate for Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized non inferiority trial to evaluate the response to iron therapy in the standard daily vs. intermittent (three-four times a week on nonconsecutive days) groups by using hematological markers (hemoglobin, hematocrit, transferrin, hepcidin, ferritin, human soluble transferrin receptor). The secondary outcome is to evaluate gastrointestinal discomfort and adherence to therapy between two treatment groups.
Study Details
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Interventions
Patients would be randomized to either taking ferrous sulfate daily or every other day (on non consecutive days).