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Can treating anemia before pregnancy stop it later?

NCT ID NCT07811765

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First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

Researchers compare two strategies for finding and treating iron deficiency anemia in women who plan to become pregnant. One group gets screening and iron supplements before conception, while the other gets screening and treatment at 12 weeks of pregnancy. The trial measures how many women have iron deficiency anemia in late pregnancy and tracks outcomes for mothers and infants.

What this could mean

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Active substance
oral ferrous succinate plus vitamin C
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that treating iron deficiency before conception prevents anemia better than waiting until early pregnancy, which may improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
What could go wrong
The trial may find no difference between the two timing strategies, or that preconception screening is harder to deliver in practice. Iron supplements can cause stomach upset, and the results may not apply to regions with different anemia causes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 960 people

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Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years * Residence in a participating township * Intention to attempt natural conception within 6 months after enrollment * Ability to complete the required study procedures * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * 1.Non-iron deficiency anemia or other hematologic disorders: thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, anemia of chronic disease, and other hematologic conditions will be excluded based on complete blood count findings (including hemoglobin concentration) in combination with questionnaire assessment. Renal insufficiency (eGFR \<45 mL/min/1.73 m²) 2: hepatic insufficiency (ALT or AST \>3 times the upper limit of normal) 3: uncontrolled heart disease (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] functional class III-IV) Acute or chronic infections, including HIV infection, active tuberculosis, and uncontrolled hepatitis B Multiple pregnancy 4: current pregnancy complicated by major fetal malformations or chromosomal abnormalities 5: history or current diagnosis of preeclampsia, placental abruption, or placenta previa History of hypersensitivity to intravenous iron therapy or iron overload disorders 6: receipt of blood transfusion or intravenous iron therapy within 1 month before enrollment Psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment that would interfere with study participation or compliance with study procedures

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Locations

  • Yanjin County Maternal and Child Health Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Zhaotong, Yunnan, 657500, China

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