Could a single iron infusion help heart failure patients feel better?
NCT ID NCT07643818
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a single intravenous dose of iron (ferric derisomaltose) can improve symptoms, exercise ability, and quality of life in 150 adults with a type of heart failure called HFpEF who also have iron deficiency. Participants will receive either the iron infusion or a placebo and be followed for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if they can walk farther in six minutes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ferric derisomaltose (Monofer) given as a single intravenous infusion
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple treatment to improve daily life and physical ability for people with a common type of heart failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial (150 people) that hasn't started yet. It may not show clear benefit, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jersey General Hospital
Saint Helier, Jersey
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