Iron pills: every other day vs. daily
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking iron pills every other day works as well as taking them every day. It is for people with iron deficiency anemia who have not used iron recently.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- You have iron deficiency anemia confirmed by blood tests (low hemoglobin and low iron levels).
- You have not taken iron supplements in the past 3 months.
- You do not have other serious health problems such as heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or active infections.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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