Which iron pill is best for Moms-to-Be? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06014983
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study compares two forms of iron (ferrous fumarate and ferrous bisglycinate) in daily prenatal supplements for 172 pregnant women in Vancouver. Researchers will measure iron levels in blood and stool samples to see which form is better absorbed and causes fewer side effects. The goal is to improve guidelines for preventing iron deficiency during pregnancy.
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BC Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada
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University of British Columbia, Food, Nutrition and Health Building
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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What this could mean
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Active substance
iron supplements (ferrous fumarate or ferrous bisglycinate)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors recommend the best type of iron supplement for pregnant women to prevent iron deficiency.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 172 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. It compares two common supplements, not a new treatment.
Conditions
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