Acupoint TENS vs. Resistance Training for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Sixty women aged 20–30 with moderate iron deficiency anemia will be randomized into three groups to compare Acu-TENS, resistance exercise, or routine medical care only over 12 weeks. The study measures changes in hemoglobin and several blood and functional parameters, using a pretest–posttest RCT design. Interventions are delivered three times per week, alongside standard treatment. The trial aims to determine which approach, if any, provides greater improvements in anemia-related outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sixty women diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia within ≤6 months.
* Their hemoglobin concentrations ranging from 8.0 to 10.9 g/dL that classified as moderate anemia in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria.
* The iron deficiency anemia resulted from the heavy monthly bleeding of menstrual cycle as reported by the women.
* Their age will be ranged from 20 and 30 years old.
* Their BMI will be ranged from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m².
* They will have the same level of functional capacity assessed by 6-minute walking test.
* They will be receiving the same medical treatment programme.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other causes of anemia (e.g., hemolytic anemia, anemia of chronic disease, megaloblastic anemia, thalassemia, or sickle cell disease).
* Severe anemia (hemoglobin \< 8.0 g/dL)
* History of chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or malignancy.
* Current pregnancy or lactation, due to altered iron metabolism and hemoglobin thresholds.
* Recent blood transfusion or iron therapy (oral or intravenous) within the past 3 months.
* Use of hematopoietic agents (e.g., erythropoietin).
* Acute infection or inflammatory conditions at the time of enrollment.
* Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures.
* Previous participation in complementary treatments/research within the last six months.

Where it's running

• Kafrelsheikh University
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nagwa Mohamed Hamed Badr, PhD — Cairo University
• Study coordinator: Dina Ebrahim Mohamed Aboshady, BSc PT
• Email: dinaaboshady2020@gmail.com
• Phone: 0201010481505

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.