Clinical Trial: Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Centella Asiatica in the Treatment of Anemia by Iron Deficiency

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Prevalence of Genetic Polymorphisms of DMT1 and Ferroportin Enzymes in Adults With Anemia by Iron Deficiency, and Its Influence on the Efficacy of Conventional and Herbal

Brief Summary: The study aims to investigate the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms in adults with iron deficiency and anemia, and the responses to two different treatments: iron sulphate and a composite herbal medicine (Hibiscus sabdariffa plus Centella asiatica). The main outcome will be hemoglobin, measured before and after 6 weeks.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Casa Espirita Terra de Ismael

Current Primary Outcome: Hemoglobin [ Time Frame: 6 weeks ]

Hemoglobin will be measured before treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Casa Espirita Terra de Ismael

Dates:
Date Received: August 9, 2011
Date Started: January 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: February 12, 2015
Last Verified: February 2015