Iron before surgery may cut transfusions in kids with cerebral palsy

NCT ID NCT07095244

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether giving iron supplements to children with low iron before hip surgery can reduce their need for blood transfusions and improve recovery. The trial includes 180 children aged 0-18 who are scheduled for a specific type of hip surgery, many of whom have cerebral palsy. Participants will follow a nutrition program that may include iron supplements before their operation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia cerebral palsy Iron Deficiencies iron deficiency anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PALSY IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA PELVIC OSTEOTOMY SURGERY VARUS-DEROTATION OSTEOTOMY SURGERY

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BC Children's Hospital
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Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1, Canada

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