An interventional study of Iron Rich Bars in Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), sponsored by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to female participants aged 16 Years to 18 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-01.
Sponsored by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iron-rich snacks in combating anemia among adolescent girls. The study will involve 100 girls aged 16-18 years with mild anemia (Hb 11-11.9 g/dL), randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will consume two 25-g iron-rich bars daily for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their regular diet. Hemoglobin and anemia status will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with p ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.
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The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).
Hemoglobin (Hb)
The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).
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Participants will receive two 25g iron-rich balls daily for 12 weeks
Dietary Supplement: Iron Rich Bars
Participants will continue their regular diet for 12 weeks
The proposed iron-rich bar differs from previous interventions through its unique combination of locally available sesame seeds, roasted chickpeas, jaggery, and fenugreek, providing 2.9 mg iron per 25 g bar without pharmaceutical iron fortification. It is a low-cost, culturally acceptable, easy-to-prepare food-based intervention specifically designed for adolescent girls and combined with nutrition education.
Change in Hemoglobin Level (Hb)
Change in hemoglobin concentration (g/dL) from baseline to the end of the intervention comparing the iron-rich snack group with the control group by using Sahli's hemoglobinometer.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Anemia status
Anemia status assessed by Hb concentration (g/dl) using Sahli's hemoglobinometer, according to WHO 2024 criteria, cutoff of \<12.0g/dl for anemia in non pregnant females aged 15-65 years, mild anemia 11.0-11.9 g/dl, moderate anemia 8.0-10.9 g/dl, and severe anemia \<8.0 g/dl.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers due to participant confidentially and privacy considerations. Only aggregated, de-identified study results will be reported and shared.
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