Oral iron for heart failure: exercise and quality of life study
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You have heart failure (NYHA class II, III, or IV) meaning you get short of breath with some daily activities.
- Your heart's pumping ability (ejection fraction) is less than 50%.
- You have low iron in your blood (TSAT less than 20%) and your hemoglobin (a protein that carries oxygen) is between 10.0 and 16.0 grams per deciliter.
- You are not currently taking iron pills or getting iron through a vein.
- You have not been in a supervised exercise program in the last 3 months and do not have any other condition that prevents you from walking on a treadmill.
- You are 18 years or older and willing to use birth control during the study if needed.
Quick eligibility check
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