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Iron Supplementation and Anemia After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-02-11
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
49 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this observational study is to learn if taking extra iron pills after weight loss surgery helps prevent low iron and anemia compared to just taking a standard multivitamin. The main question it aims to answer is: Does a specific iron supplementation plan lower the number of patients who develop iron deficiency anemia in the 6 months after sleeve gastrectomy surgery? Researchers will compare two groups of patients from different hospital units to see if the extra iron works: Patients from one unit who take a prophylactic iron supplement (Ferrodep, 60 mg per day) in addition to their standard multivitamin. Patients from another unit who take only a standard multivitamin (Centrum Silver). Participants in this study will: * Have their blood tested for iron and anemia levels before surgery, and again at 3 and 6 months after surgery, as part of their regular post-operative care. * Be asked about their health and quality of life during follow-up clinic visits. * Have their medical information from their hospital records reviewed by the study team to track their progress.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Iron Supplementation and Anemia After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years scheduled to undergo primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Able to understand and provide written informed consent
- Willing and able to attend follow-up visits for 6 months after surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous major gastrointestinal surgery affecting iron absorption
- Existing malabsorptive disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease
- Other known types of anemia that could interfere with iron deficiency anemia diagnosis
- Any condition that could prevent full participation or increase risk as judged by the investigator
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Medicine Cairo University
Cairo, Al-Manial Cairo, Egypt
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Research Team
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Ahmed Eid Aziz, Lecturer
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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