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Parent nutrition classes may boost Kids' anemia treatment

NCT ID NCT06642337

Disease control Sponsor: Hawler Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a nutrition education program for caregivers to standard oral iron therapy improves hemoglobin levels in children aged 1-5 with iron deficiency anemia. 150 children will be split into two groups: one gets iron pills alone, the other gets iron pills plus six weekly workshops for their caregivers on iron-rich foods and meal planning. The goal is to see if the extra education leads to better anemia control.

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Active substance
Nutritional education program and oral iron therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that teaching caregivers about nutrition improves children's anemia better than just giving iron pills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 150 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The educational program requires time and effort from caregivers, which may limit its real-world use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 1 year to 5 years. 2. Confirmed diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (hemoglobin \<11 g/dL). 3. A responsible caregiver must provide written informed consent for participation. 4. No acute or chronic illnesses affecting study outcomes. 5. Reside in the study area with access to participating healthcare facilities. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any child who has received iron supplementation or blood transfusions in the past 3 months. 2. Diagnosis of any anemia other than iron deficiency anemia. 3. Known severe allergic reactions to iron supplements. 4. Caregivers unable or unwilling to comply with study protocols. 5. Current use of medications affecting iron metabolism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iron deficiency anemia nutritional disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Growth retardation Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) Nutrition disorders

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hawler Medical University/College of nursing

    Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 44001, Iraq

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