Health Condition 1: E611- Iron deficiency
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Siddha Regimen: 1. ArakkuThailam- 50 ml
2. Naakku Poochi Kudineer -30 ml HS
3. Bavana Kadukkai- 2-tab B.D
4. Aya Bringaraja Paanitham
15 ml B.D
Control Intervention1: Allopathic regim
Sponsors
National Institue of Siddha
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women of reproductive age group from 18 to 49 years with mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia Serum ferritin lesser than 30 mcg per dL Should consent to receive any type of intervention before randomization Not participating in any other research study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women Women planning for pregnancy in the next 3 months at the time of screening Known case of anaemia due to other causes including thyroid dysfunction and anaemia of chronic diseases Known diabetics on anti-diabetic drugs Those who have HbA1C greater than 7 Those who are already consuming IFA more than 14 days Known allergy to iron and ingredients of Siddha regimen Patient with known chronic kidney and liver disease Any other condition in advice of treating doctor that is putting participant on risk due to study participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The average change in Hb level at timepoint one two and 3 months as compared to baseline Average change in Serum iron Total Iron binding capacity Ferritin Transferrin saturation levels at baseline and 3 months Average RBC MCV MCH and MCHC levels at timepoint 1 2 and 3 months as compared to baseline Association of Mukkutram categories at baseline with Hb improvement Timepoint: Baseline 15th day end of one two and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Proportions of treatment emergent adverse eventsTimepoint: Baseline, 15days, 30days, 60days, 90days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDrPShanmugapriya
National Institute of Siddha
Outcome results
None listed