An observational study in Anemia and HbA1c, sponsored by Sohag University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-11.
Sponsored by Sohag University · Observational
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effects of different types of anemia on HbA1c test results in non-diabetic adults who have anemia but do not have diabetes. The main question it aims to answer is:
- Do different types of anemia (iron deficiency, vitamin B12/folate deficiency, thalassemia, and anemia of chronic illness) cause HbA1c levels to be falsely high or low in people without diabetes?
Type of the study:
- Observational cross-sectional study.
Site of the Study :
- Sohag University Hospital and hematology or endocrinology outpatient clinic.
Study population:
All patients included in the study will be subjected to:-
Laboratory investigations:
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Non-diabetic adult individuals attending the outpatient clinics and/or admitted to the internal medicine departments of Sohag University Hospital . Participants will be classified into different groups based on the presence and type of anemia (e.g., iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease), in addition to a control group of non-anemic individuals.
- Adult participants aged 18 years and above.
Individuals diagnosed with anemia based on WHO criteria:
Patients with confirmed specific types of anemia, based on laboratory evaluation:
Exclusion Criteria:
Mean HbA1c Level
Comparison of mean glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, measured as a percentage (%), between non-diabetic adults diagnosed with specific types of anemia (iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, folate deficiency anemia, and anemia of chronic disease) and a non-anemic control group.
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Hemoglobin Concentration
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, measured as a percentage (%), and hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, measured in grams per deciliter (g/dL), across all study participants (including both anemic subgroups and non-anemic controls).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). MCV is measured in femtoliters (fL).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH). HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). MCH is measured in picograms (pg).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC). HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). MCHC is measured in grams per deciliter (g/dL).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Difference in HbA1c Across Anemia Severity Grades
Comparison of mean glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, measured as a percentage (%), among participants categorized by anemia severity grades (mild, moderate, and severe) based on hemoglobin concentration thresholds established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Serum Ferritin
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and serum ferritin levels. HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). Serum ferritin is measured in micrograms per liter (µg/L).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Serum Iron
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and serum iron levels. HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). Serum iron is measured in micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Correlation Between HbA1c and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Evaluation of the correlation between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC). HbA1c is measured as a percentage (%). TIBC is measured in micrograms per deciliter (µg/dL).
Time frame: At the time of enrollment
Plan to share: Undecided
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