Early Versus Late Enteral Iron in Infants Less Than 1301 Grams

Summary

Background: Preterm infants are at risk of iron deficiency. The smaller the infants are at birth, the smaller the iron stores at birth and the higher the risk of iron deficiency. Hypothesis: Preterm infants with a birth weight of less than 1301g require iron supplementation earlier than previously recommended. Methods: Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial (1996-1999). Results: Early iron supplementation may reduce the incidence of iron deficiency and the need for late blood transfusions.

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Start

1996-06

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Completion

1999-09

Publications

• Results Franz AR, Mihatsch WA, Sander S, Kron M, Pohlandt F. Prospective randomized trial of early versus late enteral iron supplementation in infants with a birth weight of less than 1301 grams. Pediatrics. 2000 Oct;106(4):700-6. doi: 10.1542/peds.106.4.700.

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