Lactoferrin Versus Ferrous Sulphate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy

Ain Shams University100 enrolled

Overview

The study aims to compare the efficacy and the safety of Lactoferrin versus ferrous sulphate for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

The study was done at ainshams university maternity hospital on 100 pregnant women randomized in two groups . Group one lactoferrin group Group two ferrous sulphate group

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy

Interventions

Complete blood countDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

To measure hemoglobin difference and serum ferritin levels .

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women from 20 to 40 years * iron deficiency anemia (mild and moderate) * gestational age 13 to 26 weeks * singleton viable pregnancy. Exclusion Criteria: * history of anemia due to chronic blood loss * hemolytic anemia * severe anemia * history of peptic ulcer

Locations (1)

Ainshams maternity hospital

Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

hemoglobin level

Measure hemoglobin level two months after treatment

Time frame: 2 months

Secondary Outcomes

Serum ferritin

Measure serum ferritin level

Time frame: 2 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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