Comparison of Twice Weekly Versus Daily Iron Therapy in Treating Anemia in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Launched by SHAHEED ZULFIQAR ALI BHUTTO MEDICAL UNIVERSITY · Dec 9, 2023

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This clinical trial is looking at how effective two different ways of giving iron treatment are for children with cerebral palsy who also have iron deficiency anemia. The researchers want to see if giving iron twice a week works just as well as giving it every day. This study will take place at the pediatric medicine department of the Children’s Hospital in Islamabad.

To be part of this trial, children must be between 6 months and 5 years old and have both cerebral palsy and iron deficiency anemia. Unfortunately, children older than 5, those with very low hemoglobin levels requiring blood transfusions, or those who have taken iron supplements in the last month can't participate. If eligible, children will receive either the twice-weekly or daily iron treatment, and the researchers will monitor how well each method helps improve their anemia. This study aims to find the best way to help these children feel better and improve their health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. All the children with cerebral palsy who are diagnosed cases of iron deficiency anaemia
• • 2. Age 06 months to 5 years
• • 3. Both genders
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. \>5 years of age
• • 2. Children with severe anaemia requiring transfusion (Hb\<5 g/L)
• • 3. Children with history of taking oral/IV iron supplements or repeated blood transfusions during last one month
• • 4. Children with concomitant diarrheal disease
• • 5. Where parents are not willing to participate in the study