Iron therapy showdown: daily vs. Alternate-Day for anemic kids
NCT ID NCT07267975
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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
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Locations
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University of child health science and the children hospital lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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