Cash and iron: a new recipe to fight anemia in pakistani teens?
NCT ID NCT06733844
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving weekly iron and folic acid supplements along with nutrition education and a small cash payment to mothers could reduce anemia in adolescent girls in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. Over 2,100 girls aged 15-19 took part. The goal was to see if this combined approach improves nutrition and lowers anemia rates.
What this could mean
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Active substance
weekly iron and folic acid supplements
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce anemia rates in adolescent girls in low-resource settings, informing larger nutrition programs.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pilot study, so results are not yet widely applied. The intervention's success depends on continued funding and community participation, which may not be sustainable everywhere.
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Locations
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, 74800, Pakistan