Could a simple oral supplement replace IV iron for anemia in pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT07163390
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new oral iron supplement called Sucrosomial iron (Sideral Folico) can effectively treat iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. Researchers will enroll 82 pregnant women between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy with mild to moderate anemia. The goal is to see if this oral supplement can raise hemoglobin levels by 1 g/dL in 30 days, similar to IV iron but with fewer side effects and lower cost.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sucrosomial iron (Sideral Folico)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safer, more convenient oral alternative to IV iron for treating anemia in pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (82 participants) comparing to IV iron indirectly. The supplement may not raise hemoglobin enough or could still cause side effects.
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