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New treatment option for Iron Deficiency Anemia
Official title FACE-APPS-Based Approach for Improving Iron Deficiency Anaemia Indicators Among Female Adolescents at Marginalized Communities
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07633262
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Face-to-face Assisted Counselling with Enhanced Application School-Based Approach (FACE-APPS-Based Approach) on anemia indicators among female adolescents. The study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial.
- Time commitment: about 4 months
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 14 to 14, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adolescent females aged 14-17 years
- who are attending high school
- who have haemoglobin levels \<12 mg/dl and serum ferritin levels below 15 μg/L
You likely can't join if
- Adolescents have other causes of anemia, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, and malaria will be excluded.
- Adolescents with chronic diseases that affect iron metabolism (e.g., chronic kidney disease) or other severe illnesses or conditions that may...
- Pregnant females will be excluded (if included in the age group).
- Adolescents with gastrointestinal ulcers, colon polyps, or cancers; celiac disease; Crohn's disease; or gastric bypass surgery.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Wadi Addawasir, Wadi Addawasir Governorate, Saudi Arabia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 4 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 14 years to 14 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Wadi Addawasir, Wadi Addawasir Governorate, Saudi Arabia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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