Comparing two iron infusions for anemia in pregnancy
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two IV iron treatments (Ferinject and Venofer) for pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia after 24 weeks of pregnancy, to see which works better and is safer.
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Who can take part
- Be more than 24 weeks pregnant (at least 6 months along)
- Hemoglobin (Hb) level below 9 (or below 9.5 if you have symptoms like tiredness or weakness, or have a history of severe bleeding after a previous birth)
- Anemia is caused by iron deficiency (not from other causes)
- No allergy to either study drug
- Did not receive IV iron in the last month
- Not carrying twins
- Not have major other conditions like thalassemia, kidney failure, or spherocytosis
- No prior IV iron in the last month
- Not allergic to either medication
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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