Impact of maternal iron deficiency on child health
Official title: Maternal Iron Deficiency and Childhood Health- a Prospective Cohort Study
Run by Tampere University Hospital · NCT06879080 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how a lack of iron in pregnant women affects the health of their children from birth to age 7.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tampere University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampere, Pirkanmaa) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 22, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2034 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06879080 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women who can read and write in Finnish, Swedish, or English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are illiterate will not benefit from this study due to the requirement of completing an online questionnaire.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study aims to investigate the effects of maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy on the health outcomes of offspring. Pregnant women visiting Tampere University Hospital will be recruited to complete an online questionnaire regarding their iron status, supplementation, and any chronic conditions. The study will follow approximately 6000 mother-child pairs, tracking the health of the children from birth until the age of 7. Data will be collected from medical records to assess the impact of maternal iron levels on neonatal and childhood health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the importance of maternal iron levels for improving pregnancy outcomes and child health.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that maternal iron status significantly affects pregnancy outcomes, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Can read and write Finnish, Swedish or English Exclusion Criteria: * Illiterate
Where it's running
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Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laura K Seppälä, MD,PhD
- Email: laura.seppala@pirha.fi
- Phone: +358444728144
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.