IRON DEFICIENCIES

This study tests whether giving iron supplements to teens with iron deficiency before scoliosis surgery can reduce the need for blood transfusions and improve thinking and physical recovery afterward. About 275 participants aged 10-26 will receive either iron pills or a placebo f…

This study tests whether a special type of iron supplement (Sucrosomial iron) helps children with celiac disease who also have low iron or anemia. The trial will compare children who take the supplement plus a gluten-free diet to those who only follow the diet. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether giving anemic patients a combination of iron, erythropoietin, and vitamin C for three days before heart surgery can improve their quality of life, sleep, and fatigue over the long term. Researchers will compare these patients to those receiving standar…

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron infusion three days before bariatric surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with iron deficiency. Researchers will enroll 200 participants and compare those who receive iron to those who get a p…

This study looks at whether taking lactoferrin (a protein found in milk) along with a small amount of iron can improve iron levels and exercise performance in active women who have low iron stores. About 30 women aged 18-45 who exercise at least 5 hours a week will take one of th…

This study is testing whether a single intravenous dose of iron can improve quality of life and reduce frailty in adults aged 65 and older who have iron deficiency after a heart attack. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the iron infusion or standa…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called CTX001 in 72 healthy adults. The goal is to check for side effects and see how the drug affects iron levels in the blood, with or without iron supplements and food. It is a first step toward possibly treating anemia and iron deficien…

This study looks at how long-acting reversible contraceptives (like implants or IUDs) affect iron levels and how women's bodies respond to extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these contraceptives to those on birth control pills. The goal is…

This study looks at how well malnourished children absorb iron from ready-to-use therapeutic foods. Researchers will compare healthy children with those who have acute malnutrition to see if too much iron causes problems like diarrhea. The goal is to make a safer, more effective …