Intravenous iron for low iron in colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving iron directly into the bloodstream before surgery improves recovery for people with colorectal cancer who have low iron but are not anemic. It may help reduce fatigue and the need for blood transfusions after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have colorectal cancer (in the colon or rectum) that has not spread to distant organs and is planned for curative surgery.
- Your cancer is stage I, II, or III based on initial diagnosis.
- Your hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) is above a certain level, meaning you are not anemic.
- Your iron stores are low, as measured by ferritin or transferrin saturation levels.
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation therapy before the surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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