Non-invasive Detection of Iron Deficiency in Obstetrics

Launched by WUERZBURG UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jul 23, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new, simple way to check for iron deficiency in pregnant women without needing a blood test. Iron deficiency means your body doesn’t have enough iron, which is important for making healthy blood. The study uses a non-invasive method to measure a substance called zinc protoporphyrin, which can show if someone is low on iron. Researchers also want to learn how iron deficiency during and after pregnancy might affect things like mood (including postpartum depression), restless legs syndrome (an uncomfortable urge to move your legs), complications during childbirth, and overall quality of life.

Women who are 18 years or older and are either pregnant or within three months after giving birth can join this study, as long as they agree to participate and are able to give consent. If you’ve already been in this study before or don’t want to have a blood sample taken, you would not be eligible. Participants will have this new iron test and may be asked some questions about their health and well-being. The goal is to see if this easy test can help doctors spot iron deficiency early and improve care for pregnant women.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • any timepoint during or up to 3 months after pregnancy
• • age ≥ 18 years
• • written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • previous participation in this study
• • refusal of blood sampling
• • incapacity to give informed consent