Routine iron after childbirth: which guideline works best?

NCT ID NCT07708090

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two common guidelines for giving iron supplements to mothers after childbirth who already have normal hemoglobin levels. One group receives daily iron for six weeks, while the other does not. The goal is to see which approach better prevents postpartum anemia and improves recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
iron polymaltose complex with folic acid (iron supplements)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help establish the best routine for preventing postpartum anemia in women with normal blood levels after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The intervention may not significantly reduce anemia risk compared to no supplementation.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Regional headquarters hospital chilas

    Chilas, Gilgitbaltistan, 14100, Pakistan

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