Clinical Trial: Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia With Pregnancy
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Comparison Between Aminoacid Chelated Iron and Iron Salt in Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia With Pregnancy
Brief Summary: Iron deficiency anemia is a very common problem accompanying pregnancy. in this study, the investigators are going to compare the efficacy and tolerability of two preparations of oral iron in treatment of iron deficiency anemia with pregnancy.
Detailed Summary: In this study, the investigators are going to compare two preparations of oral iron in treatment of iron deficiency anemia with pregnancy. a total of 300 pregnant women will be randomly divided into two equal groups (each containing 150 pregnant woman). one group will receive amino acid chelated iron and the other group will receive iron salt (ferrous fumarate). All pregnant women attending the obstetrics outpatient clinic of kasr al aini hospital at 14-18 weeks gestation will be submitted to complete blood picture and serum ferritin. those who prove to have iron deficiency anemia (hemoglobin less than 11g/dl and serum ferritin less than 12ug/l) will be included in the study. All eligible women will be followed up at 22-23, 29-30 and 36-37 weeks' gestation for the change in hemoglobin level and ferritin level. all women will be also enquired about different side effects during treatment period.
Sponsor: Cairo University
Current Primary Outcome: change in hemoglobin level [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- the occurence of side effects (abdominal colics, constipation, or metallic taste) [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
- change in serum ferritin level [ Time Frame: 6 months ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Cairo University
Dates:
Date Received: November 27, 2013
Date Started: December 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 27, 2015
Last Verified: July 2015
