Iron showdown: IV vs pills for anemia in pregnancy

NCT ID NCT04278651

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving iron through a vein (IV) early in the second trimester works better than iron pills for treating anemia in pregnancy. About 80 pregnant women with mild iron deficiency will be randomly assigned to one of two treatments. The goal is to see which approach improves blood counts, reduces side effects, and boosts quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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