Could skipping days improve iron treatment for anemic children?
NCT ID NCT07391371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares giving iron every other day versus daily to children with iron deficiency anemia. The goal is to see if the every-other-day schedule works just as well, causes fewer stomach problems, and is easier for families to follow. Sixty children aged 6 months to 12 years will take oral iron for 12 weeks and have regular checkups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Paediatrics ward, 300 Beeded Teaching Hospital, Mandalay
Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Burma
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Paediatrics ward, 300 Beeded Teaching Hospital, Mandalay
Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Burma
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