Iron Overload's hidden toll on bones revealed in new study
NCT ID NCT01556360
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 100 adults with genetic hemochromatosis (a condition causing too much iron in the body) for 3 years to see how their bone health changed. Researchers measured bone density and checked for fractures and joint problems. The goal was to understand if iron overload weakens bones over time, even with treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better predict and manage bone problems in people with genetic hemochromatosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only describes what happens, so it won't directly improve bone health. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Angers University Hospital
Angers, 49933, France
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Brest University Hospital
Brest, 29609, France
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Nantes University Hospital
Nantes, 44093, France
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Orleans Regional Hospital
Orléans, 45100, France
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Poitiers University Hospital
Poitiers, 86021, France
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Rennes University Hospital
Rennes, 35033, France
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