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Iron-Rich Snack Intervention for Anemia in Adolescent Girls
Sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of iron-rich snacks in combating anemia among adolescent girls. The study will involve 100 girls aged 16-18 years with mild anemia (Hb 11-11.9 g/dL), randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will consume two 25-g iron-rich bars daily for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue their regular diet. Hemoglobin and anemia status will be assessed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS, with p ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.
Official title: Combating Anemia Through Iron Rich Snack Among Adolescent Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
16 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-08-28
Completion Date
2027-01-28
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Iron Rich Bars
The proposed iron-rich bar differs from previous interventions through its unique combination of locally available sesame seeds, roasted chickpeas, jaggery, and fenugreek, providing 2.9 mg iron per 25 g bar without pharmaceutical iron fortification. It is a low-cost, culturally acceptable, easy-to-prepare food-based intervention specifically designed for adolescent girls and combined with nutrition education.
Locations (1)
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan