Daily Versus Alternate-Day Oral Iron Therapy for Anemia in Second-Trimester Pregnancy

Summary

This randomized controlled trial compares daily versus alternate-day oral iron supplementation in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia during the second trimester. The study evaluates changes in hemoglobin and serum ferritin, treatment adherence, and gastrointestinal side effects to inform more patient-centered, physiologically aligned dosing strategies.

Timeline

Start

2026-09

Primary completion

2026-12

Completion

2027-02

Drugs

Indications