Iron jab before bariatric surgery may ward off anemia
NCT ID NCT07236788
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron infusion three days before bariatric surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with iron deficiency. Researchers will enroll 200 participants and compare those who receive iron to those who get a placebo. The main goal is to see if iron helps maintain healthy hemoglobin levels after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Iron isomaltoside injection (intravenous iron)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to prevent anemia and improve recovery in people undergoing weight-loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The iron infusion could cause allergic reactions or other side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, China
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