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A study on better ways to detect iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy

Role of soluble transferrin receptor in the diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy as compared to other investigations(CBC, iron indices)- A descriptive observational study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/097612
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-11-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O990- Anemia complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Harshita
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women aged 18-45 years in any trimester of pregnancy 2. Gestational age confirmed by last menstrual period and/or ultrasound examination 3. Willing to provide informed consent and participate in the study 4. Available for follow-up until delivery for complete data collection

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Known hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell disease, thalassemia, or other hereditary anaemias) 2. Chronic medical conditions affecting iron metabolism (chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic liver disease) 3. History of blood transfusion within the preceding 3 months 4. Known malignancy or haematological disorders 5. Severe hyperemesis gravidarum requiring hospitalization 6. Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets) 7. Acute infectious or inflammatory conditions at the time of recruitment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
sTfR diagnostic accuracy sTfR optimal cutoffTimepoint: Baseline Baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum ferritin Serum iron Combined markersTimepoint: Baseline Baseline Baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHarshita

KAHERs JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEDICAL COLLEGE

belladmb@gmail.com09967595521

Outcome results

None listed

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