Iron showdown: which infusion works best for anemic Moms-to-Be?
NCT ID NCT07115121
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compared two intravenous iron treatments—ferric carboxymaltose and iron sucrose—in 40 pregnant women with anemia. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin levels more. Both are already used in practice, but local data was lacking. The trial is now complete, and results will help guide treatment choices for anemic mothers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intravenous iron (ferric carboxymaltose or iron sucrose)
- What this could lead to
- If one iron treatment works better, it could help doctors choose the best option for anemic pregnant women, improving their health and reducing risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all pregnant women, and the trial did not track long-term outcomes or side effects.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Feb 2025
- Finished
-
Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
18 to 40 years
- Sex
-
Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Aged 18 to 40 years * Presented with anemia * Any parity * Gestational age \< 12 weeks on LMP Exclusion Criteria: * Females with a history of hypertension * Type II diabetes mellitus * Gestational diabetes mellitus * Ischemic heart disease * Endocrine disorder * Hematological disorders (hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma) * History of taking iron-lowering drugs
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Anemia are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Bahawal Victoria Hospital
Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can IV iron boost blood levels and daily energy for mothers before and after delivery?
- Iron boost before heart surgery may cut need for donor blood
- Can scheduled malaria drugs shield infants from severe illness?
- Can a simple preventive drug cut malaria and anemia in infants?
- Can catching anemia months before joint surgery speed recovery?
- Can a simple blood test predict surgery risks?