Treatment and Prevention of Severe Anemia in Pregnant Zanzibari Women (NCT00148629) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Treatment and Prevention of Severe Anemia in Pregnant Zanzibari Women
Tanzania2,500 participantsStarted 2004-04
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to compare the efficacy of two low-cost low intervention packages to prevent and treat severe anemia in pregnant women in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The two packages are Standard of Care as described by the WHO (presumptive treatment for malaria and helminths plus daily iron + folic acid supplements) and Enhanced Care (Standard of Care plus daily multivitamins and a 2nd dose of anthelminthic.)
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant woman
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not a permanent resident of the community
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial was conducted in Zanzibar and has already been completed — does that mean the treatments tested here are already available or recommended as standard care for severe anemia during pregnancy?
2The trial focused on both preventing and curing severe anemia defined as hemoglobin below 7 g/dL — how does my current hemoglobin level compare to that threshold, and does that affect which approach might be right for me?
3Since this was a Phase 3 trial, what did the completed results show about the safety of the interventions used, particularly for the baby, given that low birth weight and neonatal mortality were also being tracked?
4Given that this study was done in a specific population in Zanzibar, how confident are you that the findings would apply to my situation and health background?
5Are there standard treatments for severe anemia in pregnancy that are already proven and available to me now, and how do they compare to what was being tested in this trial?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.