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Iron Supplementation and Anemia After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllCairo University
NCT07397572 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 ca

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years scheduled to undergo primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). * Capable of understanding and providing written informed consent for participation. * Able and willing to commit to the 6-month post-operative follow-up schedule at the bariatric clinic. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of major gastrointestinal surgery (e.g., bowel resection, gastrectomy) that could independently affect iron absorption. * Pre-existing malabsorptive conditions (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease). * Diagnosis of other known forms of anemia (e.g., thalassemia, vitamin B12/folate deficiency, anemia of chronic disease) that would confound the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). * Any condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would interfere with full participation in the study or pose a significant risk.
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What it tests

  • Elemental Iron
  • Multivitamin with Minerals
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Where

1 site
Faculty of Medicine Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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