Iron every other day vs daily for pregnancy anemia
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares taking iron pills every other day versus every day to treat iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. It tests whether spacing out iron doses works just as well and may be easier on the stomach.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and less than 30 weeks along.
- You have iron deficiency anemia, confirmed by lab tests (hemoglobin below 10.5 and ferritin below 15).
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You do not have severe anemia needing a blood transfusion or IV iron.
- You do not have other causes of anemia (like thalassemia or vitamin deficiency).
- You do not have certain gut conditions (like Crohn's disease, ulcers, or gastric bypass surgery) or placenta problems.
Quick eligibility check
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