Comparison Of Efficacy Of Iron Polymaltose Complex And Ferrous Sulphate In Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pediatric Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-5
SponsorArooj Khan
About this trial
This study aims to compare the efficacy of two iron preparation for the management of children presented with iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous sulphate and lron polymaltose (ferric form) are most commonly used preparations. Both drugs are easily available in market and are often recommended by pediatriclans. The efficacy, bioavail.tbilily, side effects and cost of these preparations vary. This study is designed to find out a drug with better efficacy that can be used for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in local population.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients having iron deficiency anemia
Disqualifiers
Patients diagnosed as congenital aplastic anemia or thalassemia (Determined from medical record).
Patients who were transfused in previous 4 weeks (will be determined on history)
Children having mal-absorption syndrome and diarrheal illnesses. (will be determined on history and medical record)
Gastrointestinal bleeding suggested by history of hematemesis (bloody vomit), melena (black colored stools) or bloody stools.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ferrous sulfate
- Iron Polymaltose Complex
Treatment groups
198 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Arooj Khan
Lead sponsor
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Sponsor institution
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov