Parent nutrition classes may boost Kids' anemia treatment

NCT ID NCT06642337

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding a nutrition education program for caregivers to standard oral iron therapy improves hemoglobin levels in children aged 1-5 with iron deficiency anemia. 150 children will be split into two groups: one gets iron pills alone, the other gets iron pills plus six weekly workshops for their caregivers on iron-rich foods and meal planning. The goal is to see if the extra education leads to better anemia control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Nutritional education program and oral iron therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that teaching caregivers about nutrition improves children's anemia better than just giving iron pills.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 150 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The educational program requires time and effort from caregivers, which may limit its real-world use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iron deficiency anemia nutritional disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hawler Medical University/College of nursing

    Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 44001, Iraq