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Iron Supplementation in Adolescent Girls: a Cluster Trial
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000069
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Rumana Haque (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-06-30
Suspended
No longer looking for participants
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This school-based cluster trial evaluates weekly iron and folic acid supplementation to reduce anaemia among adolescent girls. Enrolment is temporarily paused.
Detailed Description
Schools are randomised to weekly supervised iron and folic acid supplementation or usual care. Haemoglobin is measured at six months. The study is currently suspended pending supply review.
Official Title
Conditions
- Iron-deficiency Anaemia
Intervention/Treatment
- Dietary Supplement: Weekly iron and folic acid supplementation
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-PAED-2026-004
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
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Contacts and Locations
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This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Cumilla, Chattogram, Bangladesh, 3500
Suspended
Cumilla Medical College
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 years enrolled in participating schools.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Known haemoglobinopathy.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Prevention
- Allocation:
- Randomized
- Interventional Model:
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking:
- None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: Weekly supplementation | Dietary Supplement: Weekly iron and folic acid supplementation |
No Intervention: Usual care |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in mean haemoglobin concentration | 6 months |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of anaemia | 6 months |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- anaemia
- iron
- adolescents
- school health
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