Can IV iron prevent anemia in pregnant women?
NCT ID NCT04228627
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving intravenous iron to pregnant women who have low iron stores but not yet anemia can prevent them from becoming anemic and help their babies grow normally. 600 women took part. The goal is to see if a single IV dose works better than usual care.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could prevent anemia in pregnant women and help babies grow properly.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 4 trial, but results may not apply to all populations. IV iron can cause allergic reactions or other side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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600 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Finished
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Feb 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Non-anaemic iron deficiency Exclusion Criteria: * Anaemia or normal iron stores
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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
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Allama Iqbal Medical College
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Fatima Jinnah Medical University
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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TAYYIBA Wasim
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54590, Pakistan
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