Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Conditions
Keywords
Anemia, Iron rich snack, Adolescent girls, Hemoglobin, Randomized controlled trial
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iron-rich snacks in combating anemia among adolescent girls. The study will involve 100 girls aged 16-18 years with mild anemia (Hb 11-11.9 g/dL), randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will consume two 25-g iron-rich bars daily for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their regular diet. Hemoglobin and anemia status will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with p ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTIron Rich Bars
The proposed iron-rich bar differs from previous interventions through its unique combination of locally available sesame seeds, roasted chickpeas, jaggery, and fenugreek, providing 2.9 mg iron per 25 g bar without pharmaceutical iron fortification. It is a low-cost, culturally acceptable, easy-to-prepare food-based intervention specifically designed for adolescent girls and combined with nutrition education.
Sponsors
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
16 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adolescent girls aged 16-18 years * Have mild iron deficiency anemia (Hb=11-11.9g/dl) * Enrolled in selected colleges in Lahore * Willing to participate for 3 months * Available for baseline and post-intervention assessment
Exclusion criteria
* Moderate and severe iron deficiency anemia requiring medical treatment * Currently taking iron supplements * Allergy to ingredients in iron rich balls * Having chronic GIT disorders * Pregnant or lactating
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Hemoglobin Level (Hb) | 12 weeks | Change in hemoglobin concentration (g/dL) from baseline to the end of the intervention comparing the iron-rich snack group with the control group by using Sahli's hemoglobinometer. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia status | 12 weeks | Anemia status assessed by Hb concentration (g/dl) using Sahli's hemoglobinometer, according to WHO 2024 criteria, cutoff of \<12.0g/dl for anemia in non pregnant females aged 15-65 years, mild anemia 11.0-11.9 g/dl, moderate anemia 8.0-10.9 g/dl, and severe anemia \<8.0 g/dl. |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
CONTACTArfa Nasir Rasheed, Mphil Food and Nutrition
CONTACTDr.Qaisar Raza, Phd
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORDr. Qaisar Raza, Phd
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore
Outcome results
None listed