One-Time iron infusion could boost recovery in elderly heart patients

NCT ID NCT07476859

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a single intravenous dose of iron can improve quality of life and reduce frailty in adults aged 65 and older who have iron deficiency after a heart attack. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the iron infusion or standard care, and they will be followed for 12 months with questionnaires and blood tests. The goal is to see if correcting iron deficiency helps patients feel better and recover more fully.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

ferric carboxymaltose (IV iron)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, one-time treatment to help older adults feel better and be less frail after a heart attack.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 4 trial, but iron therapy may not improve quality of life significantly, and some people may have side effects like allergic reactions or low blood pressure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome Frailty Iron Deficiencies myocardial infarction

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  • Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

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    Barcelona, 08036, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico San Carlos

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    Madrid, 28040, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca

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    El Palmar, Murcia, 30120, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia

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    Valencia, 46010, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio

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    Granada, 18016, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Badajoz

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    Badajoz, 06080, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de León

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    León, 24071, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Navarra

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    Pamplona, 31008, Spain

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  • Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

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    Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain

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