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Clinical trial on iron supplements in women with iron deficiency anaemia

A Randomised, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Comparative Study on the Absorption and Efficacy of Liposomal Iron (IronnoxTM) Vs. Conventional Iron in Women with Iron Deficiency Anaemia - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/103417
Enrollment
120
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: D508- Other iron deficiency anemias

Interventions

Intervention1: Liposomal Ferric Pyrophosphate (IronnoxTM): Each capsule contains 30 mg of elemental iron, to be taken orally once daily with meals for a duration of 8 weeks. Intervention2: Liposomal F

Sponsors

Botanic Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Women aged 18 to 45 years 2. Mild to moderate iron deficiency anaemia (Hb greater than or equal to 8.0 g per dL and less than 12.0 g per dL) 3. Serum ferritin 15 to 30 ng per mL 4. Normal CRP (greater than or equal to 5 mg per L) 5. No iron supplementation in the past 30 days 6. Non-pregnant and non-lactating women

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Hb less than 8.0 g per dL or greater than or equal to 12.0 g per dL 2. History of iron hypersensitivity 3. Anaemia due to chronic disease 4. Blood transfusion within 3 months 5. Hepatic or renal dysfunction 6. Postmenopausal women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To evaluate the change in haemoglobin (Hb) levels 2.To assess the change in serum ferritin levels 3.To measure changes in serum iron and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) 4.To assess changes in transferrin saturation (TSAT) 5.To evaluate fatigue severity using a fatigue scale.Timepoint: Baseline, week 4 and week 8

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.To evaluate gastrointestinal tolerability, including nausea, constipation, and metallic taste. 2.To assess changes in CRP levels during the study. 3.To determine the incidence and nature of adverse events. 4.To assess treatment compliance and patient acceptability.Timepoint: 1.Week 4 and Week 8 2.Baseline and week 8 3.Week 4 and Week 8 4.Week 4 and Week 8

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr H N Shivaprasad

Botanic Healthcare Pvt Ltd

research1@botanichealthcare.net7995688815

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026