Clinical trials
Iron clinical trials
Below are recruiting iron clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 135 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06270498RecruitingPhase 4
Oral iron for heart failure: exercise and quality of life study
This study tests whether an oral iron supplement (a pill called sucrosomial iron) can help people with heart failure who have low iron feel better, have more energy, and walk farther. Participants will take the iron pill or a placebo (a pill without the active ingredient) for a period and will do exercise tests and answer questionnaires to see how they improve.
Pisa, TuscanyAges 18 years+ - NCT04268849RecruitingPhase 3
IV vs oral iron after weight-loss surgery
This Phase 3 study compares taking iron through an IV versus by mouth to treat iron-deficiency anemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer for improving iron levels and blood counts.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06079918RecruitingPhase 3
Vitamins and minerals for pregnancy anemia prevention
This trial tests whether taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement during pregnancy can prevent anemia in mothers living in Tanzania. If you are pregnant, under 20 weeks along, and at least 18 years old, you may be able to join.
Dar es SalaamAges 18 years+ - NCT06012760Recruiting
Can iron and vitamin C reduce transfusions during heart surgery?
This trial is testing whether giving iron plus vitamin C before heart surgery can reduce the need for blood transfusions. It is for people with low iron and anemia who are scheduled for bypass or valve surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT03893045RecruitingPhase 3
Ferumoxytol for iron deficiency anemia in children
This trial tests ferumoxytol, an intravenous iron medicine, to treat iron deficiency anemia in children who cannot take or did not respond well to iron by mouth. It aims to improve blood iron levels and anemia symptoms safely.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 2–17 - NCT05586867Recruiting
Blood testing study in people on hemodialysis
This study looks at blood markers related to iron and other body processes (like minerals, liver function, and inflammation) in people receiving hemodialysis. The results may help doctors better understand what affects health in dialysis patients.
Quincy-sous-SénartAges 18 years+ - NCT07811765Recruiting
Iron treatment before vs during early pregnancy
This study compares starting iron supplements before pregnancy versus waiting until the first trimester (first 3 months) to treat iron deficiency anemia. It aims to see which timing better improves health for mothers and babies.
Zhaotong, YunnanAges 18–45 - NCT07790562RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an iron injection for people with iron deficiency anemia
This study tests an iron injection for treating iron deficiency anemia. It checks how the medicine works in the body, and may help people whose blood iron is too low.
ZhengzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT06542822Recruiting
IV iron for non-ischemic heart failure with low iron
This study tests whether intravenous iron can improve outcomes for people with non-ischemic heart failure and low ejection fraction who are also iron deficient. If you fit the criteria, you may receive iron infusions to see if it helps your heart function and symptoms.
Southampton, HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07781540Recruiting
Iron deficiency at ICU discharge
This study checks if patients leaving the ICU have low iron levels. It may help doctors understand and treat iron deficiency after a serious illness.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07763977Enrolling by invitation
Vitamin D and iron study for obsessive-compulsive disorder
This study tests whether vitamin D and iron levels affect brain function linked to self-control in people with OCD. It may help find new ways to improve treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 14–45 - NCT07739524Recruiting
Iron levels in older adults with serious infections
This study checks iron levels in adults aged 75 and older during a severe infection to find and possibly treat iron problems. It may help improve recovery by managing iron better.
Orléans, LoiretAges 75 years+ - NCT06662045Recruiting
Iron deficiency and child brain development study
This study looks at whether iron deficiency anemia affects how babies and toddlers (6 to 24 months old) develop their thinking, learning, and behavior. It compares children who have iron-deficiency anemia with those who do not, to help doctors understand the impact on early brain development.
Shenzhen, China/GuangdongAges 6 months–6 years - NCT07643818Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Intravenous iron for heart failure patients with low iron
This study tests whether giving intravenous iron improves symptoms, quality of life, and exercise ability in people with heart failure and low iron levels. Participants will receive iron infusions and be monitored over time to see if their condition improves.
Saint HelierAges 18 years+ - NCT07633262Recruiting
Mobile app to help treat iron deficiency anemia in teen girls
This study tests a mobile phone app called FACE-APPS designed to help teenage girls improve their iron levels through better nutrition and iron supplementation. The goal is to see if the app can help increase iron in the blood and improve overall health in girls from underserved communities.
Wadi Addawasir, Wadi Addawasir GovernorateAges 14–14 - NCT06670963RecruitingPhase 4
Epoetin alfa and iron for anemia in sepsis
This trial tests whether a combination of epoetin alfa (a medicine that boosts red blood cell production) and iron derisomaltose (an iron supplement) can safely treat anemia in people with sepsis or septic shock. It may help improve your energy and recovery.
KatowiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05353348Recruiting
Program to treat mild anemia around heart surgery
This trial tests a combined treatment plan to improve anemia (low blood count/iron levels) before and around the time of major elective heart surgery. It may help reduce the need for blood transfusions and support safer recovery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07476859RecruitingPhase 4
Iron for heart attack recovery in older adults
This study tests whether giving iron through a vein can improve quality of life in older adults who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina and also have low iron levels. If you qualify, you would receive either iron or a placebo (inactive substance) to see if iron helps you feel better and recover faster.
El Palmar, MurciaAges 65 years+ - NCT07467668Recruiting
Iron infusion for heart failure patients with low iron
This trial tests whether giving intravenous iron to adults hospitalized with heart failure and low iron levels helps improve their health. You may be eligible if you have heart failure with reduced pumping function and low iron stores.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07370688RecruitingPhase 4
Iron infusion after TAVI for older adults
This trial tests whether giving iron infusions after a TAVI procedure can help patients with iron deficiency feel better and improve their quality of life. It is for older adults who have low iron levels and have already had a successful valve replacement.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 65 years+ - NCT07363824Recruiting
Tear iron and dry eye severity study
This study looks at how iron levels in tears relate to the severity of dry eye disease. It aims to find a simple way to measure dry eye severity, which could help doctors better understand and treat the condition.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07359599RecruitingPhase 4
IV iron for exercise and quality of life in pulmonary hypertension
This study tests whether intravenous (IV) iron can help people with pulmonary hypertension feel better, have more energy, and enjoy a better quality of life. You may qualify if you have a type of pulmonary hypertension and low iron levels.
AalstAges 18 years+ - NCT07332091RecruitingPhase 2
Study of vamifeport for adults with iron overload from hereditary hemochromatosis
This study tests an investigational drug called vamifeport to see if it can reduce iron levels in the body and improve outcomes for people with hereditary hemochromatosis (a genetic condition causing too much iron absorption). Participation may help manage iron overload and potentially reduce the need for regular blood removal treatments.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07324135Recruiting
Effect of a young child formula on iron levels in toddlers
This study tests whether a special young child formula can help improve iron levels in children ages 1 to 3 who are either healthy or have mild anemia. It may help prevent or manage low iron without needing supplements.
JakartaAges 1–3
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for iron?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 135 recruiting iron studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a iron trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a iron trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.