Treadmill training boosts fitness in anemic women
NCT ID NCT07651098
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding a structured treadmill walking program to standard iron therapy improves exercise tolerance and quality of life in young women with mild-to-moderate iron deficiency anemia. Sixty women aged 18-28 were split into two groups: one received iron supplements plus supervised treadmill sessions three times a week for 8 weeks, while the other received only iron supplements. The researchers measured physical fitness and well-being using step tests and questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- treadmill aerobic exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to boost physical fitness and daily well-being in young women with iron deficiency anemia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercise program is short-term and supervised, so benefits might not last or be easy to replicate at home.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Outpatient Clinics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University
New Damietta, Damietta Governorate, 34517, Egypt
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