Iron boost after hip break: could it speed up recovery?

NCT ID NCT07659184

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Aarhus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving iron supplements to older adults (75+) after hip fracture surgery can reduce fatigue and improve recovery. 528 participants will receive either intravenous iron, oral iron pills, or a placebo. The goal is to see if iron helps with energy, mobility, and quality of life during rehabilitation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Iron (ferric derisomaltose and ferrous sulphate)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to help older people recover better after a hip fracture, with less fatigue and better quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 4 trial, so the drugs are already approved, but it's still possible that iron supplements won't significantly improve recovery or could cause side effects like stomach upset.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia Fatigue hip fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANEMIA HIP FRACTURE IRON PLACEBO - CONTROL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aarhus Univeristy Hospital

Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark
Regional Hospital Gødstrup

Herning, 7400, Denmark
Regional Hospital Horsens

Horsens, 8700, Denmark
Regional Hospital Randers

Randers, 8930, Denmark
Regional Hospital Viborg

Viborg, 8800, Denmark

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