Iron showdown: daily vs weekly doses for baby anemia

NCT ID NCT06318858

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether giving iron every day or once a week works better to prevent anemia in healthy Thai infants aged 6-12 months. About 287 babies were randomly assigned to one of two schedules for 6 months. Researchers measured blood hemoglobin and iron levels to see which approach reduced anemia more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samphran District Hospital

    Sam Phran, Changwat Nakhon Pathom, 73110, Thailand

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