Hibiscus Sabdariffa and Centella Asiatica in the Treatment of Anemia by Iron Deficiency

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2013-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The study aims to investigate the prevalence of genetic polymorphisms in adults with iron deficiency and anemia, and the responses to two different treatments: iron sulphate and a composite herbal medicine (Hibiscus sabdariffa plus Centella asiatica). The main outcome will be hemoglobin, measured before and after 6 weeks.

• Phase: Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Casa Espirita Terra de Ismael
• Collaborator: University of Sao Paulo
• Treatments: Iron

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 y and < 50 y

• A diagnostic of iron deficient anemia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe anemia

• Treatment interruption for more than 25% of the 6 weeks

• New onset severe adverse symptoms or events

• Patient's request