Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: To administer two different doses of elemental iron: Children with IDA between 1 and 5 years will be randomized into two group. group A will receive 3mg/kg/dose in two divided dose for
Sponsors
Dr Adya P Shenoy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All paediatric patients aged between 1 and 5 years of age with confirmed IDA admitted in Paediatric wards at RLJH&RC.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of chronic illnesses (chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease etc) that can affect iron metabolism. 2. Recipient of iron supplementation or blood transfusion in last 3 months. 3. Known hypersensitivity to iron preparations. 4. Active infections or sepsis that can interfere with iron metabolism.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the outcome of two different doses of elemental iron in improving serum haemoglobin and ferritin levels in children admitted with IDA. To compare the frequency of side effects in both groups. Timepoint: To compare the outcome of two different doses of elemental iron in improving serum haemoglobin and ferritin levels in children admitted with IDA at 4 weeks and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the frequency of side effects in both groups. Timepoint: To compare the frequency of side effects in both groups at 4 weeks & 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sudha Reddy V R
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research
Outcome results
None listed