Daily vs every-other-day iron for kids with iron deficiency anemia
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This trial compares taking iron every day versus every other day to see which works better for children with iron deficiency anemia. It may help find a simpler or more effective way to treat this condition.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have iron deficiency anemia, confirmed by a doctor.
- Your child must be between 1 and 18 years old.
- Your child must be able to take iron by mouth, either as a pill or liquid.
- Your child must not have other health conditions that affect iron absorption, like celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or chronic kidney disease.
- Your child must not have had a blood transfusion or IV iron in the last 3 months, and no oral iron supplements in the last 2 weeks.
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