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The Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Reducing Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age Compared to Iron-folic Acid at Kebribeyah District in Somali Regional State, Ethiopia- A Community-based Individual Randomized Control Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating UNIMMAP-MMS, IFA, and 1 other intervention for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 265 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing anemia in women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing anemia among women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid? * What is the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing iron deficiency among women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid? Participants will * be given multiple micronutrient supplements, iron folic acid, or placebo twice weekly for 17 weeks * be asked to respond to the interview * provide blood, urine, and stool samples Researchers will compare the control group with the intervention groups to see the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements on iron deficiency and anemia reduction.
Study Details
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Interventions
The study participants in this arm will receive the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation-Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (UNIMMAP-MMS) containing 15 micronutrients including 30 mg of iron and 400 µg of folic acid.
The study participants in this arm will receive iron-folic acid supplements with 30 mg of iron and 400 µg of folic acid.
The study participants in this arm will receive placebo made of sugar (lactose anhydrous).