Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Iron and folic acid tablets on daily and alternate day regimens: â?¢ Participants will receive oral iron supplements (60 mg elemental iron) according to their assigned regimen for 12 we
Sponsors
K S Hegde Medical Academy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All women aged 18-49 years with haemoglobin levels less than 12 g/dl.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: regnant women, Hb less than 8 g/dl, Sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia and other haemoglobinopathies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in heamoglobin levels from baseline and day 84.Timepoint: At baseline and on day 84 after the start of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in serum ferritin levels, incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms, & compliance.Timepoint: At baseline, 28 days, 56 days &and 84 days from start of intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Amit Kumar Rao
K S Hegde Medical Academy
Outcome results
None listed