Assessing Iron Levels in Pregnant Women During Early Pregnancy

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

This observational study aims to establish reference intervals for iron biomarkers such as serum iron, ferritin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation (TSAT) in healthy pregnant women during their first trimester. It will also investigate the prevalence of non-anemic iron deficiency (NAID) in this population. By applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study seeks to provide a reliable baseline for evaluating iron status and early detection of iron deficiency without anemia among pregnant women. The study will take place at antenatal care clinics at Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from March to June 2025.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women attending antenatal care, carrying a single live fetus.
* Systolic blood pressure at the time of examination \< 140 mmHg.
* Diastolic blood pressure at the time of examination \< 90 mmHg.
* Body temperature at the time of examination between \>35°C and \<37.5°C.
* Hemoglobin ≥ 11 g/dL

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hemoglobinopathies, leukemia, non-hematologic cancers, systemic lupus erythematosus, Gastrointestinal diseases (Celiac disease, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, Gastric diseases or prior gastrointestinal surgery, Irritable bowel syndrome, etc).
* Currently on gastric acid-suppressing medications: Proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Esomeprazole...), H2 receptor antagonists (e.g., Ranitidine, Famotidine, Cimetidine...), Positive screening for Treponema pallidum, HBsAg, or HIV.
* Use of stimulants or tobacco smoking.

Where it's running

• Hung Vuong Hospital
  Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Huan Nguyen Pham, Master of medicine
• Email: huanpmd@gmail.com
• Phone: +849068844435

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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.