Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Iron rich snacks add on to Ferrous Sulphate: 20 gm chips once daily orally for 3 months add on to Ferrous Sulphate 200 mg twice daily orally for three months during intervention period
Sponsors
ICMR DHR
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1 with mild (Hb 11-11.9) to moderate (Hb 8 to 10.9 g/dL) iron deficiency anemia 2 Should consent to receive intervention from medical officer/health workers 3 Not participating in any other research study 4 Intend to reside in the village for at least 6 months after enrollment in the trial
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1 Pregnant and lactating women 2 Known case of anemia due to other causes 3 Those who are already consuming IFA for more than 7 days 4 Known case of malabsorption syndrome and any condition interfering with iron absorption 5 Known allergy to iron and ingredients of iron-rich snack 6 Severe anaemia defined as Hb less than 7.9 g/dL (will referred to the PHC for assessment and medical management) 7 Any other condition in advice of treating doctor that is putting participant at risk due to study participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hemoglogin levelTimepoint: Baseline Day 45 Day 90 Day 120 Day 150 Day 180 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CBC Iron profileTimepoint: Baseline Day 45 Day 90;Creatinine SGPT BilirubinTimepoint: Baseline Day 90 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Manish Barvaliya
ICMR National Institute of Traditional Medicine
Outcome results
None listed