Iron fix: new study tests best way to boost energy in women with hidden deficiency
NCT ID NCT06437080
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 1331 women aged 18-45 who had low iron stores but normal hemoglobin (no anemia). They were split into three groups: one got daily oral iron pills for 3 months, another got three IV iron infusions over 3 months, and a third got no treatment. The goal was to see which approach raised iron levels and eased symptoms like fatigue and poor concentration after 4 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Iron (oral iron III hydroxide polymaltose complex or IV ferric carboxymaltose)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that iron supplements improve symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in women with low iron but normal blood counts.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all women. Oral iron can cause stomach upset, and IV iron carries rare allergy risks.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Fatima Memorial Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54782, Pakistan
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General Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54782, Pakistan
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Gulab Devi Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54782, Pakistan
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Sir Gangaram Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54782, Pakistan