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Intravenous Infusions of Ferumoxytol Compared to Oral Ferrous Sulfate for the Treatment of Anemia in Pregnancy

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Ferrous sulfate 325mg
Registration Number
NCT03657433
Lead Sponsor
University of Arizona
Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial includes pregnant women with anemia. They are randomized to IV iron infusions or to oral iron supplementation. Pregnancy outcomes are assessed.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized controlled trial aimed at assessing whether IV Iron administration (Ferumoxytol x 2 infusions) is superior to oral ferrous sulfate for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy.

140 patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the IV Iron group will receive two infusions of Ferumoxytol, one week apart. Patients in the oral Ferrous Sulfate group will receive medication to take at home during their pregnancy.

Patients will have iron studies performed at study entry, and again at presentation for delivery. Cord blood will also be sampled for iron studies.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
124
Inclusion Criteria
  • Maternal age >/= 18
  • Singleton gestation
  • >/=20 weeks gestation, <37 weeks gestation
  • Hemoglobin <11g/dL and/or hematocrit <33%
  • Able to read/speak English or Spanish
Exclusion Criteria
  • Maternal age <18
  • Multiple gestation
  • <20 weeks gestation, </= 37 weeks gestation
  • Hemoglobin >/=11g/dL and/or hematocrit >/=33%
  • Unable to read or speak English or Spanish
  • Incarcerated patients

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ferrous SulfateFerrous sulfate 325mgPatients will be provided with oral ferrous sulphate, 325mg, to take 2x daily at home. Iron studies will be completed at study inclusion and again at presentation for delivery. Cord blood will also be assessed for iron studies.
FerumoxyltolFerumoxytolPatients will receive two infusions of Ferumoxyltol, 510mg, intravenously, one week apart. Iron studies will be completed at study inclusion and again at presentation for delivery. Cord blood will also be assessed for iron studies.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in hemoglobin1 day - 22 weeks

We will assess the increase in maternal hemoglobin during the study timeframe

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Concentration of substances in cord blood (iron studies)1 day - 22 weeks

Cord blood indices for iron, transferrin saturation and ferritin

Preterm delivery1 day - 22 weeks

Whether the delivery occurs at less than 37 weeks of gestation

Blood loss at delivery1 day - 22 weeks

Estimated or quantified blood loss at delivery

Iron infusion1 day - 22 weeks

Whether the mother requires additional iron infusions

Change in other laboratory values1 day - 22 weeks

Including hematocrit, serum iron, transferrin saturation, ferritin

Indication for delivery1 day - 22 weeks

Indication for delivery if not spontaneous

Birth weight1 day - 22 weeks

Neonatal weight immediately after delivery

Blood transfusion1 day - 22 weeks

Whether the mother requires a blood transfusion

Hemoglobin change after delivery1 day - 22 weeks

Measured change in hemoglobin after delivery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Arizona

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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