Iron Status of Non-anemic Pregnant Women in First Trimester

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorHung Vuong Hospital

About this trial

This cross-sectional study aims to establish reference intervals for iron biomarkers-including serum iron, ferritin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation (TSAT)-in healthy pregnant women during the first trimester. Additionally, the study will investigate the current prevalence of non-anemic iron deficiency (NAID) in this population. By applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria to eliminate potential confounding factors, the study seeks to provide a reliable baseline for evaluating iron status and early detection of iron deficiency without anemia among pregnant women.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Pregnant women attending antenatal care, carrying a single live fetus.

Systolic blood pressure at the time of examination < 140 mmHg.

Diastolic blood pressure at the time of examination < 90 mmHg.

Body temperature at the time of examination between >35°C and <37.5°C.

Disqualifiers

History of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hemoglobinopathies, leukemia, non-hematologic cancers, systemic lupus erythematosus, Gastrointestinal diseases (Celiac disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Gastric diseases or prior gastrointestinal surgery, Irritable bowel syndrome, etc).

Currently on gastric acid-suppressing medications: Proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole...), H2 receptor antagonists (e.g., Ranitidine, Famotidine, Cimetidine...), Positive screening for Treponema pallidum, HBsAg, or HIV.

Use of stimulants or tobacco smoking.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

600 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators