IV vs oral iron after weight-loss surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy, at least 3 months ago
- You have iron-deficiency anemia based on lab results (like low ferritin, low iron saturation, or low hemoglobin)
- You can and will sign informed consent to join the study
- You have not had IV iron for iron deficiency in the past, and no iron treatment or blood transfusion in the last 4 weeks
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