Microcytic anemia

This phase 2 trial tests whether the drug itacitinib, given with standard care, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people who receive a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD happens when the donor cells attack the patient's body. The study includes 31 ad…

This study tests whether adding a nutrition education program for caregivers to standard oral iron therapy improves hemoglobin levels in children aged 1-5 with iron deficiency anemia. 150 children will be split into two groups: one gets iron pills alone, the other gets iron pills…

This study tests a special treatment for red blood cells that aims to kill the Zika virus, making transfusions safer. About 692 people who need blood transfusions will receive either treated or standard blood. The goal is to see if the treated blood works just as well and is safe…

This study is testing a liposomal iron supplement with vitamin C and fiber (LISEFEX®) in 74 Mexican adults with mild to moderate iron deficiency anemia. Researchers are observing how well the supplement raises hemoglobin levels and how acceptable it is to patients. The supplement…

This study tests whether adding Moringa leaf powder to standard iron pills can better improve hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. About 59 women in their third trimester will take either Moringa capsules plus iron or iron alone for 60 days. Researcher…

This study was designed to test the safety of an iron pill called ferric citrate in children aged 6 to 17 with iron deficiency anemia and chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis). The plan was to compare the iron pill to standard care over 24 weeks. However, the study was withdra…

This study tests whether a newer form of iron (liposomal iron) works better than standard iron drops to prevent iron deficiency anemia in premature babies. About 60 preterm infants born at or before 34 weeks will receive either daily standard iron, daily liposomal iron, or liposo…

This pilot study tests whether a daily mindful music listening program is practical and acceptable for patients hospitalized after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. About 35 adults will listen to music for one hour each day using a web-based platform. The study measures how fea…

This study looks at whether adding art therapy to physical therapy can help children aged 5 to 18 recover emotionally and physically after a stem cell transplant. For two weeks, some children receive both art and physical therapy daily, while others get only physical therapy. Res…

This study looks at how well a new iron supplement made from fish (SalmoFer®) is absorbed by the body and whether it causes stomach discomfort. About 61 women aged 21 to 42 with low iron or mild anemia will take the supplement and have their iron levels checked through blood test…

This study follows 50 young men who had cancer or blood disorders as children and received treatments that can harm fertility. Some stored testicular tissue before treatment; others did not. Researchers will check their fertility through exams, ultrasounds, blood tests, and semen…

This pilot study looks at why military personnel often have low iron levels during training. Six physically active adults will receive either erythropoietin or a placebo and then do a 90-minute loaded march. The goal is to find the best way to measure iron absorption after exerci…

This study aimed to see if iron deficiency in new mothers is linked to depression and poorer interactions with their babies. Researchers planned to compare iron-deficient and iron-sufficient mothers using video-recorded play sessions. However, the study was withdrawn before any p…