Could a common period drug double as an anaemia fix?

NCT ID NCT06519422

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding tranexamic acid (TXA) to standard iron and vitamin supplements helps treat anaemia in menstruating women better than supplements alone. Anaemia, caused by monthly blood loss, can lead to fatigue and complications in pregnancy. The study will include 4,000 women with anaemia and measure changes in hemoglobin levels after treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tranexamic acid (TXA) tablets taken alongside usual iron and vitamin supplements
What this could lead to: If it works, adding tranexamic acid to iron supplements could offer a more effective way to treat anaemia in women with heavy periods, improving energy and reducing pregnancy-related risks.
What could go wrong: This is a large trial, but results are not yet known. Tranexamic acid may not add benefit over iron alone, and it carries risks like blood clots, though these are rare.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia Hemorrhage Iron Deficiencies

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ANAEMIA

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