Early Antenatal Support for Iron Deficiency Anemia (NCT04278651)
Early Antenatal Support for Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Initiation of Intravenous Versus Oral Iron Therapy for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is a randomized, controlled multi-site trial of iron therapy in pregnancy. The purpose of this research is to see if second trimester initiation of intravenous (IV) iron therapy is better than oral iron therapy for treatment of anemia in pregnancy by improving blood count, quality of life and reducing side effects.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (5 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Sickle cell Disease (NOT sickle cell trait)
- Evidence of acute anemia requiring transfusion or IV iron therapy
- Major congenital or chromosomal anomaly
- Previous use of IV iron in this pregnancy
- Severe cardiac, renal, or liver disease
- Autoimmune disease (ie Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Allergy or contraindication to either study drug
- History of medication allergy, reaction to IV infusion, or reaction to Feraheme or other IV iron products
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (215) 955-9196
Email: rupsa.boelig@jefferson.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.