An Ayurvedic study for prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Mawpat and Mylliem Block of Meghalaya

Promoting the Ayurvedic intervention for Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) among tribal females (18 to 45 years of age) in Mawpat and Mylliem Block of East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/11/076705

Enrollment

3750

Registered

2024-11-12

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Hemoglobin level between 8gm to 10.9gm/dl. Willing to provide informed written consent for participation in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent history of severe acute or chronic blood loss from the gastrointestinal or other sources in the form of Haematemesis, Melena, Bleeding Piles, Hemoptysis, Menorrhagia, malaria, surgery & traumas. Known case of pernicious Anemia, anemia due to chronic disease and medications, Thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, Bone marrow suppression (aplastic anemia) mechanical heart valves, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or Hypothyroidism. Patients already on iron supplements at present or during the last 3 months. Known case of disease conditions with intestinal malabsorption, alcohol use disorder (AUD), (CAGE score more than 2). Known case of other major co-morbidities like chronic cardiac or pulmonary diseases & malignancy. Known cases with concurrent serious Hepatic Dysfunction or Renal Dysfunction. Patients on prolonged (more than 6 weeks) medication (steroids, immunosuppressants, disease modifying agents, chemotherapy etc.) for any chronic disease that may have an influence on the outcome of the study Pregnant women or lactating mothers.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Awareness about the anaemia, screening of haemoglobin level in females of age 18 to 45 years in said area, evaluation of the effectiveness of Ayurveda interventions in the prevention and treatment of anemia on a mass scale, decrease in mortality rate due to IDA and overall well being of female.Timepoint: ? Twice Post-intervention follow-up after completion of medicine and tests, after 15 days and 30 days via telephone.	—

Measure

Time frame

Awareness about the anaemia, screening of haemoglobin level in females of age 18 to 45 years in said area, evaluation of the effectiveness of Ayurveda interventions in the prevention and treatment of anemia on a mass scale, decrease in mortality rate due to IDA and overall well being of female.Timepoint: ? Twice Post-intervention follow-up after completion of medicine and tests, after 15 days and 30 days via telephone.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To estimate the prevalence of IDA among reproductive age women of said areas. To determine association of IDA with its pre-disposing factors. To associate IDA with food consumption pattern and BMI. To evaluate the knowledge about anaemia and its consequences among respondents. To create awareness among rural women through camp, lectures, seminars & videos. (Sensitization in the selected area)Timepoint: 180 days	—

Measure

Time frame

To estimate the prevalence of IDA among reproductive age women of said areas. To determine association of IDA with its pre-disposing factors. To associate IDA with food consumption pattern and BMI. To evaluate the knowledge about anaemia and its consequences among respondents. To create awareness among rural women through camp, lectures, seminars & videos. (Sensitization in the selected area)Timepoint: 180 days

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Gaurav Soni

Northeastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homeopathy

gauravsonilko@gmail.com9450926977

Outcome results