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A snack bar that fights anemia? researchers put it to the test

NCT ID NCT07798440

Disease control Sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a daily iron-rich snack bar can improve hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls with mild anemia. Researchers plan to enroll 100 girls aged 16 to 18, with half eating two bars each day for 12 weeks while the other half follows their usual diet. The bars are made from sesame seeds, roasted chickpeas, jaggery, and fenugreek, providing a small amount of iron without added supplements. The study will compare changes in hemoglobin and anemia status between the two groups.

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Active substance
Iron-rich snack bar made from sesame seeds, roasted chickpeas, jaggery, and fenugreek, providing 2.9 mg iron per 25 g bar
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, food-based way to reduce mild anemia in adolescent girls without relying on supplements.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and short, and the iron dose is modest, so the snack may not raise hemoglobin enough to matter. Some girls may also find the bar unpalatable or have allergies.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

16 to 18 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent girls aged 16-18 years * Have mild iron deficiency anemia (Hb=11-11.9g/dl) * Enrolled in selected colleges in Lahore * Willing to participate for 3 months * Available for baseline and post-intervention assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate and severe iron deficiency anemia requiring medical treatment * Currently taking iron supplements * Allergy to ingredients in iron rich balls * Having chronic GIT disorders * Pregnant or lactating

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Conditions

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anemia iron deficiency anemia

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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

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  • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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