Can a simple iron pill fix low hemoglobin in blood donors?
NCT ID NCT04250298
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looked at whether taking an iron supplement called sucrosomial iron for three months can raise hemoglobin levels in blood donors who have iron deficiency. Fifty donors with low iron took the supplement daily. Researchers measured changes in hemoglobin, ferritin, fatigue, sleep, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this supplement could help donors recover their iron stores and feel better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sucrosomial iron (a dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help blood donors with low iron quickly restore healthy hemoglobin levels and feel better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement might cause side effects like diarrhea.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Graz
Graz, Styria, 8036, Austria
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