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Iron jab before bariatric surgery may ward off anemia

NCT ID NCT07236788

Prevention Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving an intravenous iron infusion three days before bariatric surgery can prevent anemia and improve quality of life in obese patients with iron deficiency. Researchers will enroll 200 participants and compare those who receive iron to those who get a placebo. The main goal is to see if iron helps maintain healthy hemoglobin levels after surgery.

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Active substance
Iron isomaltoside injection (intravenous iron)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to prevent anemia and improve recovery in people undergoing weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The iron infusion could cause allergic reactions or other side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ① Baseline Hb: Men 10-14 g/dL, Women 10-13 g/dL; ② Iron deficiency: Serum ferritin (SF) \<100 μg/L, and transferrin saturation (TSAT) \<20%; ③ BMI \>30 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * ① Known severe hypersensitivity reactions to other parenteral iron supplements; ② Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) \> 100 fL; ③ Received intravenous iron infusion within the past 3 months; ④ Concurrent tumors; ⑤ Concurrent iron overload or other hematologic disorders; ⑥ Concurrent infectious diseases such as hepatitis B; ⑦ Moderately impaired liver function: decompensated cirrhosis or hepatitis, ALT, AST \> 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN); ⑧ Concurrent acute or chronic infections, heart failure, or other diseases affecting iron metabolism; ⑨ Patients with stage 3 or higher chronic renal insufficiency: glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 ml/min; ⑩ Pregnant or lactating women; ⑪ Acute infections, rheumatoid arthritis, or significant joint inflammation.

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Conditions

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Iron Deficiencies Obesity obesity disorder anemia prevention target

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Anemia Bariatric surgery Iron deficiencies Obesity

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Locations

  • China-Japan Friendship Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, China

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