Hidden iron deficiency may worsen fibromyalgia pain

NCT ID NCT06665516

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how many women with fibromyalgia at a pain clinic might have iron deficiency. 81 women completed a questionnaire about symptoms like heavy periods and past iron issues. The goal was to see if iron deficiency is common and if treating it could help their pain.

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 found to be common and treatment improves pain, this could point toward a simple way to help some women with fibromyalgia.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study with only 81 participants. It only measured risk through questionnaires, not actual blood tests, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain Coitus fibromyalgia Iron Deficiencies iron deficiency anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • DeGroote Pain Clinic

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada