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.
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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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Hawler Medical University/College of nursing
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 44001, Iraq