IRON DEFICIENCIES

This study looks at whether giving iron supplements to anemic patients before major heart surgery can improve their long-term quality of life, sleep, and fatigue. About 400 adults with iron-deficiency anemia scheduled for heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive iron or…

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron supplement before weight-loss surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with low iron levels. About 200 participants will receive either the iron infusion or a placebo before their surgery. The goa…

This study tests whether a special type of iron supplement (Sucrosomial iron) helps children with newly diagnosed celiac disease and low iron or anemia recover faster than just following a gluten-free diet alone. About 60 children aged 8-18 will receive either the iron supplement…

This study looks at whether taking lactoferrin (a protein found in human milk) along with a small amount of iron can improve iron levels and exercise performance in women who exercise a lot and have low iron stores. About 30 women aged 18-45 will take either a low or high dose of…

This study tests whether giving intravenous iron to adults aged 65 and older with iron deficiency after a heart attack can improve their quality of life and reduce frailty. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the iron infusion or standard care, and …

This study looks at how long-acting birth control methods like implants and IUDs affect iron levels and how the body handles extreme heat, cold, and high altitude. Researchers will compare women using these methods with those on standard birth control pills. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at how well malnourished children absorb iron from ready-to-use therapeutic foods. Researchers will compare healthy children to those with severe or moderate acute malnutrition to see if too much iron causes problems like diarrhea. The goal is to create a safer, …