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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia Iron Deficiencies iron deficiency anemia pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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