FACE-APPS-Based Approach for Improving Iron Deficiency Anaemia Indicators Among Female Adolescents at Marginalized Communities: A Randomized Control Trial
Sponsor: Cairo University
Trial Details
| Condition | Iron Deficiency Anemia, Adolescent Behaviour, Female Adolescents, Digital Health Literacy, Marginalized Communities, Health Promotion Model (HPM) |
| Intervention | FACE-APPS-Based Approach |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Participants | 160 |
| Est. Completion | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Last Updated | 10 June 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Hemoglobin and Serum Ferritin
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescent females aged 14-17 years * who are attending high school * who have haemoglobin levels \<12 mg/dl and serum ferritin levels below 15 μg/L Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents have other causes of anemia, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, and malaria will be excluded. * Adolescents with chronic diseases that affect iron metabolism (e.g., chronic kidney disease) or other severe illnesses or conditions that may interfere with active participation. * Pregnant females will be excluded (if included in the age group). * Adolescents with gastrointestinal ulcers, colon polyps, or cancers; celiac disease; Crohn's disease; or gastric bypass surgery.
Trial Sites
🇦🇺 Australian Sites (1)
Countries
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