IV iron shots in pregnancy may stop anemia before it starts

NCT ID NCT04228627

First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at giving intravenous (IV) iron to pregnant women who have low iron stores but are not yet anemic. The goal was to see if this treatment could prevent them from developing anemia and help their babies grow properly. Researchers compared IV iron to usual care in 600 pregnant women across multiple centers.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Allama Iqbal Medical College

    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

  • Fatima Jinnah Medical University

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

  • TAYYIBA Wasim

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54590, Pakistan

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