drugset / Trial / NCT01414374
Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Centella Asiatica in the Treatment of Anemia by Iron Deficiency
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
The study aims to investigate the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms in adults with iron deficiency and anemia, and the responses to two different treatments: iron sulphate and a composite herbal medicine (Hibiscus sabdariffa plus Centella asiatica). The main outcome will be hemoglobin, measured before and after 6 weeks.
Timeline
- Start
- 2012-01
- Primary completion
- 2012-12
- Completion
- 2013-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Centella asiatica | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 40 unknown | — |
| Subject | Hibiscus Sabdariffa | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 200 mg | — |
| Comparator | Iron Sulfate | Small molecule | 500 mg | — |