Iron deficiency in cancer: a hidden problem exposed

NCT ID NCT01968304

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

Summary

This study looked at how common iron deficiency is in cancer patients starting chemotherapy. Researchers checked iron levels in 480 adults with solid tumors or lymphoma. The goal was to find out how many patients might benefit from iron injections, without using other drugs like erythropoietin. The study did not test a treatment, but aimed to better understand iron needs during cancer care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer lymphoma metastatic malignant neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Antoine LACASSAGNE

    Nice, 06000, France