Iron showdown: pills vs IV for anemia in late pregnancy
NCT ID NCT07485023
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways to treat anemia in pregnant women diagnosed after 34 weeks: taking iron pills daily or getting iron through a vein (IV). The goal is to see which approach raises hemoglobin levels better by the time of delivery. About 128 women will take part, and the results could help guide treatment choices for late-pregnancy anemia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Iron (oral or intravenous)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that early IV iron is a better option for quickly raising hemoglobin in late pregnancy, potentially reducing the need for blood transfusions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (128 participants) that has not yet started recruiting. Results may not apply to all pregnant women, and IV iron carries rare risks like allergic reactions.
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