IRON DEFICIENCY

This study tests whether giving preterm babies (born before 32 weeks) a drug called darbepoetin plus a slow-release intravenous iron can reduce the need for blood transfusions, keep their iron levels healthy, and improve their brain development. About 120 infants will be enrolled…

This study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) who also have low iron levels. Many patients with this condition have trouble absorbing iron from pills. The trial will compare intravenous iron to a…

This study tests whether giving intravenous iron to teens with iron deficiency before spinal fusion surgery can lower their need for blood transfusions. About 120 participants aged 10-19 will receive either IV iron or a placebo. The goal is to see if correcting iron levels improv…

This study tests whether a daily oral iron supplement (sucrosomial iron with vitamin C) can improve exercise ability and quality of life in people with chronic heart failure and iron deficiency. About 60 participants will receive either the iron supplement or a placebo for 24 wee…

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 tests whether a single dose of intravenous iron (ferric derisomaltose) can improve exercise capacity in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction who also have iron deficiency. About 66 adults will receive either the iron infusion or a placebo, and the…

This study tests whether giving iron infusions after a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) helps patients with aortic stenosis and iron deficiency feel better and walk farther. About 402 older adults will be randomly assigned to receive iron or standard care. Resear…

This study tests whether an AI system that analyzes routine blood test results can help doctors detect iron deficiency more often. About 2,196 adults visiting outpatient clinics will take part, but no extra blood draws or procedures are needed—the AI simply adds a risk alert to t…

This study uses MRI scans to track where iron travels in the body after an intravenous iron infusion. Researchers will monitor 12 iron-deficient adults over hours, days, and weeks to see how iron is absorbed by organs like the heart, liver, and spleen. The goal is to better under…

This study compares two forms of iron (ferrous fumarate and ferrous bisglycinate) in daily prenatal supplements for 172 pregnant women in Vancouver. Researchers will measure iron levels in blood and stool samples to see which form is better absorbed and causes fewer side effects.…

This study looks at how different types and doses of oral iron supplements affect iron levels, exercise performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores. Participants will take one of three iron supplements every other day for 12 weeks and complete fitnes…

This study looks at how well young women with overweight or obesity absorb iron from their diet compared to women at a healthy weight. Researchers will track iron levels and losses over time in 70 South African women. The goal is to understand why obesity raises the risk of iron …