Intervention study to reduce the level of anaemia among infants

Quasi study using two types of iron: a non-randomised controlled intervention trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63098210

Enrollment

640

Registered

2011-05-19

Start date

2009-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Anaemia Haematological Disorders Anaemia

Interventions

1. Ferrous sulphate (control group) 1.1. Dose is 2 mg/kg/day, starting at 6 months of age, giving 3 bottles to last for 3 months for when the next follow up visit is due 1.2. Total duration is 6 month

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All infants attending the 4 and 6 months immunization

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Already taking iron 2. Pre-term or of low bith weight (only excluded if infants were already taking iron) 3. Mother refused consent 4. Does not have a file at the clinic

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Haemoglobin level at 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Feeding practices 2. Side effects of iron preparation 3. Compliance information 4. Family history of thalassaemia 4. Measures obtained via interview after the mother has performed the blood test for her child and before the results of the blood test, i.e., before her next visit to the clinic	—

Countries

Palestinian Territory

Outcome results

None listed

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