Study seeks best way to absorb iron during pregnancy

NCT ID NCT07435766

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: ETH Zurich Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well pregnant women absorb iron from different prenatal supplements. Fifty Kenyan women in their second trimester will take supplements with either 30 mg or 60 mg of iron, or the standard iron-folate supplement. Researchers will measure iron absorption and test whether taking iron every other day might work better than daily dosing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Multiple micronutrient supplements with iron and iron-folate supplements
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help determine the best dose and schedule for iron supplements during pregnancy to improve iron absorption.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on absorption, not health outcomes. Results may not apply to all pregnant women or different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Iron Deficiencies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PREGNANCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kwale Sub County Hospital
RECRUITING

Kwale, Kwale County, Kenya
Msambweni County Referral Hospital
RECRUITING

Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya

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