Status:

RECRUITING

Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) Iron Dose Acceptability Crossover Trial

Lead Sponsor:

George Washington University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ifakara Health Institute

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Conditions:

Pregnancy Related

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This is an individually randomized cross-over trial to assess acceptability, preference, and perceived side effects of MMS formulations with 30 mg, 45 mg and 60 mg of iron.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Attending first ANC visit at the study clinic
  • Pregnant women ≤ 15 weeks of gestation
  • Aged ≥ 18 years
  • Intending to stay in Dar es Salaam for the duration of study
  • Provides informed consent

Exclusion

  • Severe anemia (defined as Hb \<8.5 g/dL per Tanzania standard of care)
  • Sickle cell disease (SS,SC, CC genotype) as tested by HemoTypeSC
  • Concurrent participation in other nutritional supplementation trial
  • Pregnant women with disability or condition which would impair their ability to provide informed consent and complete study procedures.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 26 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

156 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06069869

Start Date

September 26 2025

End Date

March 1 2026

Last Update

October 2 2025

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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania