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Comparison Of Efficacy Of Iron Polymaltose Complex And Ferrous Sulphate In Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pediatric Patients

Pakistan198 participantsStarted 2024-01-10

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of two iron preparation for the management of children presented with iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous sulphate and lron polymaltose (ferric form) are most commonly used preparations. Both drugs are easily available in market and are often recommended by pediatriclans. The efficacy, bioavail.tbilily, side effects and cost of these preparations vary. This study is designed to find out a drug with better efficacy that can be used for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in local population.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Months – 5 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. Patients diagnosed as congenital aplastic anemia or thalassemia (Determined from medical record).
. Patients who were transfused in previous 4 weeks (will be determined on history)
. Children having mal-absorption syndrome and diarrheal illnesses. (will be determined on history and medical record)
. Gastrointestinal bleeding suggested by history of hematemesis (bloody vomit), melena (black colored stools) or bloody stools.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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

Increase Of Hemoglobin Level

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06742528

SponsorArooj Khan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-25

Contact for this trial

Aimal Khan, MBBS

03481903336 aimalkhan871207@gmail.com

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