Iron showdown: IV or pills for anemia in pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT07384663
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed Phase 1 trial tested whether a single IV dose of ferric carboxymaltose works better than daily oral polysaccharide iron complex capsules for treating iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. 112 women in their second trimester with low hemoglobin levels took part. The goal was to see which approach raises blood hemoglobin to normal levels more effectively after 4 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Iron (ferric carboxymaltose and polysaccharide iron complex)
What this could lead to
If IV iron works better, it could offer a faster, more effective way to treat anemia in pregnancy, improving health for both mother and baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 112 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. IV iron also carries a small risk of allergic reactions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Doctors Hospital and Medical Centre Lahore
Lahore, 54000, Pakistan