Effect of Moringa Oleifera Leaf on Hemoglobin Levels in Anemia

The main objective of this study was to compare the results of hemoglobin levels between pregnant women in the treatment group and the control group. Participants will be subjected to anthropometric measurements, recall of food intake for 1 x 24 hours, check hemoglobin before and after being given the intervention and participants in the treatment group are given moringa leaf capsules and iron tablets while participants in the control group are only given iron tablets. Researchers will compare the final results of hemoglobin levels between the treatment group and the control group

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Key information

Conditions

Anemia of Pregnancy

Age range

15 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

University Padjajaran

Bandung, West Java, 40161, Indonesia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Pregnant women with 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Pregnant women with mild to moderate anemia At day 90 after treatment

Exclusion criteria

Hypotensive pregnant women
Pregnant women with Gemelli
Pregnant women with chronic diseases (hepatitis and HIV)

Treatment and study plan

Moringa oleifera capsules

Dietary Supplement

In this arm, pregnant mothers receive capsules containing 500 mg of powdered Moringa oleifera leaves which contain 13.09 mg of iron per100 gram. Dose: 2 × 2 capsules per day for 30 days

iron and folic acid supplements

Dietary Supplement

In this arm, pregnant mothers receive IFA tablets 2 × 1 tablet a day for 30 days. Each IFA tablet contains 400 mcg folic acid and 180 mg Ferrous Fumarate.

Primary outcomes

Changes in Haemoglobin (Hb) level

Time frame: Day 0 and day 30

Hb will be meassured twice, before treatment and 30 days after treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universitas Padjadjaran

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Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Capsul on Hemoglobin Levels in Anemia: A Pilot Study

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Feb 21, 2023
Registry last updated: Mar 9, 2023

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