Can nutrition classes boost iron levels in kids better than pills?
NCT ID NCT06642337
First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether teaching caregivers about iron-rich foods, alongside giving children oral iron supplements, raises hemoglobin levels more than iron supplements alone. About 150 children aged 1-5 with iron deficiency anemia are taking part. Caregivers attend weekly workshops on meal planning and cooking with iron-rich foods.
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Locations
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Hawler Medical University/College of nursing
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 44001, Iraq
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nutritional education program plus oral iron therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that teaching caregivers about iron-rich foods improves children's hemoglobin levels more than just giving iron supplements.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 150 children. The educational program may not lead to lasting dietary changes, and results may not apply to other populations.
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