Status: Not yet recruiting
Daily Versus Alternate-Day Oral Iron Therapy for Anemia in Second-Trimester Pregnancy
This randomized controlled trial compares daily versus alternate-day oral iron supplementation in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia during the second trimester. The study evaluates changes in hemoglobin and serum ferritin, treatment adherence, and gastrointestinal side effects to inform more patient-centered, physiologically aligned dosing strategies.
Participants needed: 184
Trial details
Age: 18-40Biological sex: FemaleType: InterventionalSponsor: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Hospital IslamabadUpdated: Jun 18, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Aged 18 to 40 years [+3]
Known congenital or acquired hemoglobin disorders (e.g., thalassemia, hemoglobin... [+5]