drugset / Trial / NCT01414374

Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Centella Asiatica in the Treatment of Anemia by Iron Deficiency

NCT01414374

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

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
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