Detecting iron deficiency in pregnancy and after birth
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses a non-invasive test to check for iron deficiency in women during pregnancy and up to 3 months after giving birth. It aims to make detection easier and more comfortable for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are currently pregnant or have given birth within the last 3 months.
- You are willing to give a blood sample.
- You can understand the study and provide written permission to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests a treatment for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women between 24 and 32 weeks. It aims to see if managing anemia improves health for both mother and baby.
This study looks at iron levels in pregnant women who are not anemic (not low in iron). It aims to understand iron status early in pregnancy to help ensure healthy outcomes for both mother and baby.
This study looks at how a mother's body fat might affect her iron needs during pregnancy. If you join, you may stop taking any current multivitamins to help researchers learn more about when iron supplements are truly needed.
This trial looks at how a mother’s iron levels during pregnancy might affect her child’s health. It aims to learn more about the link, which could help improve care for both.
This study looks at how the hormone hepcidin and blood sugar/metabolism change during pregnancy, and how they respond to either stopping iron supplements briefly or taking a specific prenatal iron-containing multivitamin. It may help doctors better understand iron balance in pregnancy and how it could affect metabolism.
This study uses a questionnaire to learn about risk factors for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. It may help understand why some pregnant women develop this condition.
Hear when a new Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.