Iron therapy before back surgery for elderly with anemia
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving iron before multi-level lumbar fusion surgery helps improve anemia in older adults. It could be an option if you are 65 or older, have anemia, and are scheduled for this type of back surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have iron deficiency anemia (low hemoglobin: less than 12 g/dL for women, less than 13 g/dL for men).
- You are scheduled for multi-level lumbar fusion surgery (more than one level of your lower spine fused).
- You are not allergic to iron injections.
- You do not have active cancer, severe liver disease, or an autoimmune condition.
- You have not had prior spine surgery for a tumor, trauma, or infection.
Quick eligibility check
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