Iron showdown: IV vs pills after heart attack
NCT ID NCT05309499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving iron through a vein (IV) works better than iron pills for improving heart pumping function in people who recently had a heart attack and also have low iron. About 300 adults took part, receiving either IV iron or oral iron. The main goal was to see if heart wall motion improved, which reflects better heart function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ferric carboxymaltose (IV iron) and ferrous sulphate (oral iron)
What this could lead to
If IV iron works better, it could become a standard way to help heart attack patients with low iron recover stronger heart function.
What could go wrong
This is a completed early-stage study with 298 people. The results may not apply to all patients, and iron therapy carries risks like allergic reactions or iron overload.
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Locations
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Kazan State Medical Universety
Kazan', Tatarstan Republic, 420012, Russia