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Clinical trial to know the effect of Nasal spray of methylcobalamine versus oral B12 tablet versus standard of care (Iron and Folic Acid supplementation) in anaemic women.

A prospective, open-label, randomized, comparative clinical trial to assess the efficacy of NASO B12 (a novel Methylcobalamin Nasal Spray) or oral B12 supplementation along with standard of care (Iron and Folic Acid supplementation) in the treatment of anemia in women of reproductive age. - NA

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/04/052112
Enrollment
75
Registered
2023-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D539- Nutritional anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Methylcobalamin nasal spray 250 μg/spray â??NASO B12 of Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd plus standard of care of IFA (Sugar coated Ferrous sulfate equivalent to elemental Iron 60 mg plus F

Sponsors

Dr Mukulesh Gupta
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Female patients of reproductive age (18-40 years) 2. Diagnosed with anaemia (Hb 3. Willing & able to comply with study requirements, e.g. study drug administration and study visit schedule, as indicated by written informed consent provided by the patient. 4. Non-pregnant (supported by negative urine pregnancy test), Non-lactating and willing to maintain reliable birth control throughout the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient with severe anemia (Hb 2. History of hypersensitivity reaction to study medication. 3. Subjects suspected to have illnesses, where iron supplementation is contraindicated (i.e. history of repeated blood transfusion, known cases of hemolytic anemia, chronic diarrhea, stomach ulcer, heart surgery/prosthetic valves, cancer, tuberculosis; those who are on medications like tetracycline or anticoagulants; and women with excessive bleeding problems). 4. Patients on treatment with drugs that interfere with vitamin B12 assay. 5. Patient using any other nasal medication/device. 6. Patients with any significant nasal pathology, or having chronic nasal symptoms or nasal allergies, or upper respiratory tract infections. 7. Patients having participated in any clinical trial within last 30 days at the time of screening. 8. Any disorder or condition that in the opinion of investigator would prohibit study participation or affect study outcome.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the difference in hemoglobin level between the treatment arms at various timepoints.Timepoint: Day 7, Day 14, Day 28, Day 42, Day 56, Day 70, Day 84

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the difference in vitamin B12 status between the treatment arms at various timepoints. To compare the difference in other hematological indices (reticulocyte count, RBC count and morphology), serum ferritin and serum folic acid between the treatment arms at various timepoints. Occurrence of any local or systemic adverse eventTimepoint: Day 7, Day 14, Day 28, Day 42, Day 56, Day 70, Day 84

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mukulesh Gupta

Udyan Health Care Pvt. Ltd

drmukulesh@yahoo.com9336046146

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026