Heart attack recovery: can an Iron-Removing drug help?
NCT ID NCT05604131
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether the drug deferiprone can safely reduce harmful iron buildup in the heart after a severe heart attack. About 89 adults with a specific type of heart attack will receive either deferiprone or a placebo for 6 months. The goal is to see if lowering iron levels improves heart function and reduces complications like heart failure.
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IU Methodist Hospital (IUHealth)
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States