Iron therapy showdown: daily vs. Alternate-Day for anemic kids

NCT ID NCT07267975

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving oral iron every other day works as well as daily dosing for treating iron deficiency anemia in children up to 5 years old. Sixty children participated, and researchers measured changes in hemoglobin and ferritin levels. The goal was to find a simpler, effective treatment schedule.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iron deficiency anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of child health science and the children hospital lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan