CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Reducing Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age

Ethiopia265 participantsStarted 2023-03-23

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing anemia in women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing anemia among women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid? * What is the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements in reducing iron deficiency among women of reproductive age in comparison with iron-folic acid? Participants will * be given multiple micronutrient supplements, iron folic acid, or placebo twice weekly for 17 weeks * be asked to respond to the interview * provide blood, urine, and stool samples Researchers will compare the control group with the intervention groups to see the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements on iron deficiency and anemia reduction.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 49 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age range of 18-49 years. * Mildly anemic (Hb=11.0-11.9 g/dl) or moderately anemic (Hb=8.0-10.9 g/dl) woman * Permanent residents (lived for at least six months in the enumeration area) Exclusion Criteria: * A woman whose age is below or above the age range 18-49 year * A pregnant woman * Severely ill and incapacitated woman * Non-permanent resident in the enumeration area * Severely anemic (Hb \<8.0 g/dl) woman * A woman with Hb ≥12 g/dl

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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.

What they're measuring

Change in mean hemoglobin concentrations among women of reproductive age

Timeframe: Blood sample will be collected once at baseline and once at end-line in four months

Change in overall anemia among women of reproductive age

Timeframe: Blood sample will be collected once at baseline and once at end-line in four months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05682261

SponsorEthiopian Public Health Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 49 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in mean hemoglobin concentrations among women of reproductive age

Timeframe: Blood sample will be collected once at baseline and once at end-line in four months

Change in overall anemia among women of reproductive age

Timeframe: Blood sample will be collected once at baseline and once at end-line in four months