Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation for Maternal Anemia Prevention in Tanzania

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Pregnancy Related
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
6,381 (estimated)
Sponsor
George Washington University · Other
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About This Trial
This is an individually randomized controlled trial to assess the effect of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) containing 60 and 45 mg iron as compared to MMS containing 30 mg of iron (standard UNIMMAP formulation) on maternal moderate or severe anemia. This study will help inform countries like Tanzania that currently use IFA containing 60 mg of iron regarding the dose of iron to use in MMS…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Attending first ANC visit at study clinics * Pregnant women \< 20 weeks gestation by last menstrual period (LMP) * Aged ≥ 18 years old * Intending to stay in Dar es Salaam until 6 weeks post delivery * Provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe anemia (defined as…
Contacts

Emily R Smith, ScD, MPH

202-994-3589

emilysmith@gwu.edu

CONTACT

Christopher R Sudfeld, ScD, ScM

csudfeld@hsph.harvard.edu

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