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NCT07667205
Liposomal Iron Versus Ferrous Iron Supplementation for Early Prophylaxis of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Preterm Neonates
Conditions: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Preterm Neaonates
Sex: All
Ages: 2 Weeks – 3 Weeks
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: PHASE1
Enrollment: 60
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Location: Ain shams university Cairo
Summary
Iron prophylaxis will be initiated at age of 2-3 weeks at a dose of 3mg/kg/day. Standard care group: will receive ferrous iron (Enrich oral drops(50mg/ml), one drop per kilogram of body weight daily.
Daily Liposomal group iron: will receive liposomal iron (Novofer (8mg/ml)) every day,seven drops per kilogram.
Every other day liposomal iron group: will receive liposomal iron (Novofer (8mg/ml)) every other day ,seven drops per kilogram .
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Preterm neonates Gestational age ≤ 34 weeks who can tolerate oral feeding.
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