Status:
COMPLETED
Intravenous Iron Versus Oral Iron for Severe Postpartum Anemia
Lead Sponsor:
Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Conditions:
Anemia
Puerperal Disorders
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of intravenous versus oral iron in women with severe postpartum anemia.
Detailed Description
Postpartum anemia is commonly defined as hemoglobin levels less than 8.5 g/dl and it is usually treated with oral iron supplements. Blood transfusion is reserved to women with hemoglobin levels \< 6 g...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years and older,
- Diagnosis of postpartum anemia within the first 48 h postpartum with an haemoglobin level equal or higher than 6 g/dL and lower than 8.0 g/dL,
- Ability to read and understand the relevant purpose of the trial and consent obtained in accordance with specifications of the local research ethics committee.
Exclusion
- Clinical symptoms or suspicion of acute or chronic infection.
- Allergic history or iron intolerance.
- Indication of blood transfusion.
- Non iron deficit anemia.
- Hepatopathy.
- Parenteral iron hypersensitivity.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00660933
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2007
Last Update
March 8 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital Clínic of Barcelona
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 08036