Where does your iron go? MRI study follows the trail
NCT ID NCT05609318
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses MRI scans to track where iron travels in the body after an intravenous iron infusion. Researchers will monitor 12 iron-deficient adults over hours, days, and weeks to see how iron is absorbed by organs like the heart, liver, and spleen. The goal is to better understand iron distribution, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) intravenous infusion
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how iron is stored in the body after treatment, potentially improving future iron deficiency therapies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small observational study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is not testing a new treatment, only tracking iron movement.
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Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR)
RECRUITINGOxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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