ANEMIA

This study tests whether giving a combination of intravenous iron, erythropoietin (EPO), and tranexamic acid before bone tumor surgery can improve anemia and reduce the need for blood transfusions. About 160 adults with bone tumors in the pelvis or spine who have low iron or hemo…

This study tests whether adding digital nutrition education (like SMS or group chats) to daily micronutrient supplements helps reduce anemia in 1,200 teens aged 15-19 in Tanzania. Participants take supplements and receive health messages for 9 months. The goal is to see if the di…

This study tests whether a school-based program including meals, nutrition education, vegetable gardens, iron supplements, and deworming can reduce anemia and underweight in 14-17 year olds in Tanzania. About 1,500 teens and their mothers will take part over one year. The goal is…

This study tests whether giving a single dose of intravenous iron the day after heart surgery can reduce the chance of long-term anemia. About 180 adults with low iron or anemia before surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the iron infusion or a placebo. The main go…

This study tests whether health education delivered via mobile phone messages and calls can improve hemoglobin levels in pregnant women with mild to moderate anemia in rural Bangladesh. About 160 women will be split into two groups: one receiving the mobile education plus standar…

This study tests whether an oral iron supplement (sucrosomial iron) works as well as intravenous (IV) iron to boost red blood cell counts in 75 anemic patients scheduled for heart surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the oral pill or the standard IV t…

This study tests whether a different type of iron supplement (ferric citrate) works better and causes fewer side effects than the standard iron pill (ferrous fumarate) for pregnant women with moderate to severe iron deficiency anemia. About 680 pregnant women in Bangladesh will t…

This study tests if dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, can help treat anemia in people with a low-risk form of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Anemia causes tiredness and often requires blood transfusions. The study will give 37 adults the drug daily for …

This study looks at whether adding levocarnitine (a substance often low in dialysis patients) to standard care can reduce the amount of anemia medication needed. About 94 adults on long-term dialysis will receive either levocarnitine injections after each session or usual care al…

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational material…

This observational study looks at whether different types of anemia (like iron deficiency or thalassemia) can cause HbA1c levels to be falsely high or low in non-diabetic adults. Researchers will compare HbA1c results between 100 anemic participants and a non-anemic control group…

This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called CTX001 in 72 healthy adults. The goal is to check for side effects, how the body processes the drug, and how it affects iron levels when taken with or without food and iron. No direct treatment benefit is expected; the stud…

This study will review the medical records of 200 adults with heart failure, moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease, and anemia who took roxadustat for at least a year. Researchers want to see if the drug improved heart function and reduced serious heart events. This is an obs…