New nepal study aims to stop anemia in brides before baby
NCT ID NCT06810440
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a group program for newly married women, their husbands, and mothers-in-law can reduce anemia and improve nutrition. About 2,100 people in 140 villages will take part. The program includes education on nutrition and gender norms, plus micronutrient supplements. The goal is to help women be healthier before they become pregnant.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 2,100 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * the newly married couple having been married in the last four months * women being under 25 years old * never pregnant and not currently pregnant * co-residing with the mother-in-law in a household as defined by sharing meals together. * all triad-household members must also be willing to participate * husbands must not be planning to migrate in the next 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Over 25, under 18 years old * Currently or ever pregnant * married more than 4 months before * not co-residing * not being willing to participate. * do not consent to blood-draws * women who are severely anemic (hemoglobin \< 8.0 g/dL) at baseline based on hemoglobin via Hemocue assessment of a fingerprick blood sample at the time of enrollment
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Locations
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Center for Research on Environment, Health and Population Activities (CREHPA)
RECRUITINGKathmandu, Nepal
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