Iron deficiency is a nutritional deficiency state caused primarily by inadequate iron intake, impaired absorption, or ongoing losses. It is a major driver of anaemia burden and can reduce oxygen-carrying capacity through insufficient hemoglobin synthesis.
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| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07739524 |
Iron Status Assessment in Geriatric Elderly |
RECRUITING | |
| NCT07686692 |
IV Iron Therapy for Older Adults With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Iron Deficiency |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
| NCT07631312 |
Collegiate Athlete Study |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT07546591 |
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Ability of Lactoferrin to Modulate Iron Homeostasis and Exercise Performance in Exercising Females |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07394088 |
Assessing Clinical Impact of AI for Iron Deficiency |
RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07370688 |
Iron Infusion in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation |
RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
| NCT07359599 |
The Impact of IV Iron on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Pulmonary Hypertension |
RECRUITING | PHASE4 |
| NCT07277140 |
Impact of Iron Deficiency on Arrhythmic Events and Resting ECG Abnormalities in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | |
| NCT07217873 |
IntraVenous Iron in Kids With Iron Deficiency and Scoliosis Study |
RECRUITING | PHASE2/PHASE3 |
| NCT07084298 |
Effects of Iron Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Properties in Females With Suboptimal Iron Storage |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | EARLY_PHASE1 |
