Iron pills vs IV iron for late pregnancy anemia
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares taking iron pills versus receiving iron through a vein (IV) to treat anemia in late pregnancy (after 34 weeks). The goal is to find which method works better for raising your blood iron levels before delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You are pregnant with one baby (not twins or more).
- You are at least 34 weeks pregnant.
- You have anemia (low iron in your blood) with hemoglobin below 11 g/dL.
- You receive pregnancy care at Policlinico Umberto I.
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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