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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • IU Methodist Hospital (IUHealth)

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States