Walking program may help anemic women feel stronger
NCT ID NCT07651098
First seen Jun 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding an 8-week treadmill walking program to standard iron pills could improve physical fitness and quality of life in 60 young women with mild-to-moderate iron deficiency anemia. Half of the women did supervised treadmill sessions three times a week, while the other half only took iron supplements. The researchers measured fitness using a step test and quality of life with a questionnaire. The goal was to see if exercise could reverse the tiredness and poor fitness that often remain even after iron treatment.
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Outpatient Clinics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University
New Damietta, Damietta Governorate, 34517, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
treadmill aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adding a simple, supervised walking program to standard iron treatment helps young women with anemia feel more energetic and have a better quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program was short (8 weeks), and long-term benefits or risks are not known.
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