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NCT Number: NCT03456258

Lactoferrin Versus Ferrous Sulphate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy

The study aims to compare the efficacy and the safety of Lactoferrin versus ferrous sulphate for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

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Key information

Conditions

Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy

Age range

20 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ainshams maternity hospital

Cairo, Abbasia, 11591, Egypt

About this study

The study was done at ainshams university maternity hospital on 100 pregnant women randomized in two groups .

Group one lactoferrin group Group two ferrous sulphate group

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • pregnant women from 20 to 40 years
  • iron deficiency anemia (mild and moderate)
  • gestational age 13 to 26 weeks
  • singleton viable pregnancy.

Exclusion criteria

  • history of anemia due to chronic blood loss
  • hemolytic anemia
  • severe anemia
  • history of peptic ulcer

Treatment and study plan

Complete blood count

Diagnostic Test

To measure hemoglobin difference and serum ferritin levels .

Other names: Serum ferritin

Primary outcomes

  1. hemoglobin level

    Time frame: 2 months

    Measure hemoglobin level two months after treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Serum ferritin

    Time frame: 2 months

    Measure serum ferritin level

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ain Shams University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Lactoferrin Versus Ferrous Sulphate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy,a Randomized Clinical Trial

Acronym: Lactoferrin

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Mar 7, 2018
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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