Can a simple iron pill before surgery boost Kids' health?
NCT ID NCT05681871
First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving children with iron-deficiency anemia oral iron for 6-12 weeks before elective noncardiac surgery improves their hemoglobin levels. 755 children aged 6 months to 16 years participated. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost treatment is effective and practical in a real-world setting.
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Locations
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Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700, South Africa
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Tygerberg Hospital
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7505, South Africa
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