Effect of Lactoferrin Versus Intravenous Iron Sucrose in Treatment of Anemia

Summary

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and the most common cause of anemia. Anemia has a significant impact on the health of the fetus as well as that of the mother. It impairs the oxygen delivery through the placenta to the fetus and interferes with the normal intrauterine growth, leading to fetal loss and perinatal deaths. Anemia is associated with increased preterm labor (28.2%), preeclampsia (31.2%), and maternal sepsis. The study aims to compare the effect of Lactoferrin versus intravenous iron sucrose for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

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Start

2023-07-30

Primary completion

2024-01-01

Completion

2024-04-01

Publications

• Background Artym J, Zimecki M, Kruzel ML. Lactoferrin for Prevention and Treatment of Anemia and Inflammation in Pregnant Women: A Comprehensive Review. Biomedicines. 2021 Jul 27;9(8):898. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines9080898.

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