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Iron poisoning
MONDO:0800385A heavy metal poisoning that is caused by exposure to iron. Iron toxicity is classified as corrosive or cellular. Ingested iron can cause direct caustic injury to the gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Also known as: iron overload, iron toxicity
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could an iron scavenger slow ALS?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether deferiprone, a drug that removes excess iron, could safely slow the progression of ALS. Researchers gave the drug to 23 adults with ALS for several months. The goal was to see if reducing iron buildup in the brain might protect nerve cells and delay wors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple blood tests may spot liver damage in thalassemia kids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 100 children with beta-thalassemia major and iron overload to see if simple blood tests (ferritin and hepcidin) can detect liver scarring (fibrosis) as accurately as other non-invasive methods. Researchers measured these blood markers and compared them to ult…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:15 UTC
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Lab study tests Iron-Binding drug on Parkinson's and ALS cells
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the drug deferiprone affects blood cells from 90 people with Parkinson's disease, ALS, or healthy volunteers. Researchers measured markers of oxidative stress and iron levels in the lab. The goal was to better understand these diseases, not to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC