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Iron infusion may speed recovery after heart surgery in seniors

NCT ID NCT04913649

Disease control Sponsor: dr. P. Noordzij Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving intravenous iron to older adults (70+) after heart surgery helps them recover from anemia and reduces disability. About 310 patients will receive either iron or a placebo. The main goal is to see if iron improves daily functioning 90 days after surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 310 people

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

Started

Sep 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

70 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mentally competent with age ≥ 70 years * Elective AVR or CABG surgery * Expected uncomplicated postoperative trajectory, defined as: * No inotropic agents or ventilation at time of final inclusion (POD 1) * Expected discharge to general ward at POD 1 * Moderate postoperative IDA, defined as: * Hb between 85 and 110 g/L and * Ferritin \<100 µg/L or * Iron saturation (TSAT) \< 20% Exclusion Criteria: * Medical history of iron overload/haemochromatosis * Medical history of liver cirrhosis or ALT/AST value in blood serum triple of normal value (female patients: ALT \>120, AST \>105 U/L. Male patients: ALT\>150, AST\>135 U/L) * Severe renal failure (eGFR\<15ml/min/1.73m2) * Recent treatment with IVI (\<12 weeks prior) * Serious or severe allergic reaction to IVI in medical history * Severe asthma or eczema in medical history (atopic constitution)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

iron deficiency anemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Iron deficiency anemia

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amphia Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Breda, Netherlands

  • St Antonius Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Nieuwegein, Netherlands

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