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Comparison of Standard treatment and Iron-Folic acid Fortified dark chocolate on Iron deficiency anemia in school children

Effect of standard treatment for Iron deficiency anemia over effects of fortified dark chocolate with iron and folic acid among school children - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080226
Enrollment
176
Registered
2025-02-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Iron fortified dark chocolate: To assess the efficacy of fortified dark chocolate for increasing the level of haemoglobin, and to improve micronutrient status and is sustainable once e

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) ? Age- 12 to 17 years school children 2) ? Children with mild to moderate anaemia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Blood haemoglobin less than 8g/dl. 2)Patient having occult blood positive on stool examination. 3)Any other type of anemia except Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA). 4)IDA with any associated severe complication

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The efficacy of fortified dark chocolate for increasing the level of haemoglobin and anemia statusTimepoint: Baseline/3months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The efficacy of fortified dark chocolate for improving anaemia status and to improve micronutrient statusTimepoint: Baseline/3months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Indhumathi RK

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

buvnesh@gmail.com9176899784

Outcome results

None listed

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