Can IV iron prevent anemia in pregnant women?
NCT ID NCT04228627
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving intravenous iron to pregnant women who have low iron stores but not yet anemia can prevent them from becoming anemic and help their babies grow normally. 600 women took part. The goal is to see if a single IV dose works better than usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Intravenous iron
What this could lead to
If it works, this could prevent anemia in pregnant women and help babies grow properly.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 4 trial, but results may not apply to all populations. IV iron can cause allergic reactions or other side effects.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Allama Iqbal Medical College
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Fatima Jinnah Medical University
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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TAYYIBA Wasim
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54590, Pakistan