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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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DeGroote Pain Clinic
Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
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