UnknownPhase 4

Comparison of Twice Weekly Versus Daily Iron Therapy in Treating Anemia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

160 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

a randomized clinical trial to compare the effect of twice weekly versus daily iron therapy in treating anemia in children with cerebral palsy, to be conducted at Department of pediatric medicine children's hospital PIMS islamabad.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Months – 60 Months

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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

Inclusion criteria

. All the children with cerebral palsy who are diagnosed cases of iron deficiency anaemia
. Age 06 months to 5 years
. Both genders

Exclusion criteria

. \>5 years of age
. Children with severe anaemia requiring transfusion (Hb\<5 g/L)
. Children with history of taking oral/IV iron supplements or repeated blood transfusions during last one month
. Children with concomitant diarrheal disease
. Where parents are not willing to participate in the study

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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 Hemoglobin levels from baseline

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06176430

SponsorShaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-15

Contact for this trial

Yusra Kafait, MBBS

03075853560 yusratooba@gmail.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Cerebral Palsy trials