Could low iron be a hidden problem after heart attacks?

NCT ID NCT06457815

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study looks at how common iron deficiency is in people who have recently had a heart attack. Researchers will test iron levels in up to 70 patients and review their medical records. The goal is to gather early data to plan a larger study on whether treating low iron could help heart attack recovery.

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 iron deficiency is common after a heart attack, this could pave the way for a larger study testing whether iron supplements improve recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-hospital pilot study that only measures prevalence — it does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly improve outcomes.

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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.

ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

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Locations

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Middlesbrough, Teesside, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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