20
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2004
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2004
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2004
ferrous sulfate
ferrous sulphate (200 mg capsules containing 65 mg of iron) to be taken at mealtimes twice daily for 7 days during the treatment period.
Placebo
placebo capsules: methyl cellulose
King's College London, London
Lead Sponsor
King's College London
OTHER
Medical Research Council
OTHER_GOV