Comparing two IV iron treatments for anemia in pregnant women
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests two different intravenous iron medicines to see which works better for pregnant women with iron-deficiency anemia. If you are in your second or third trimester and have low iron, this study may help restore your energy and health.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 14 weeks pregnant (second or third trimester).
- You have iron-deficiency anemia, confirmed by blood tests showing low hemoglobin (below 11 g/dL) and low ferritin (below 30 ng/mL).
- You need IV iron because iron pills cause severe side effects, don't work well, it's late in your pregnancy (after 34 weeks), or your anemia is moderate to severe (hemoglobin under 9 g/dL).
- You are not in your first trimester (under 14 weeks).
- You have no known allergies to IV iron and your anemia is not from other causes like vitamin deficiency or chronic illness.
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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