Non-invasive Detection of Iron Deficiency in Obstetrics

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorWuerzburg University Hospital

About this trial

Validation of non-invasive measurement of zinc protoporphyrin for detection of iron deficiency in pregnancy.

In addition, the impact of iron deficiency on the incidence of postpartum depression, restless legs syndrome, obstetric complications and quality of life will be examined.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

any timepoint during or up to 3 months after pregnancy

age ≥ 18 years

written informed consent

Disqualifiers

previous participation in this study

refusal of blood sampling

incapacity to give informed consent

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • non-invasive measurement of zink protoporphyrin

Treatment groups

500 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators