Efficacious Iron for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adults Aged ≥18 Years (NCT06303531) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacious Iron for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adults Aged ≥18 Years
Canada111 participantsStarted 2024-02-24
Plain-language summary
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a widespread condition affecting many people globally. Despite the many cases of IDA, there are few studies that compare the effectiveness of different types of iron supplements with a greater emphasis on the cost of supplements and their tolerability. This study aims to conduct a comparison between different iron supplements to determine the superiority of the iron supplements Ferrous Ascorbate (EBMfer) and Ferrous Fumarate (Eurofer) over polysaccharide iron (FeraMax). This comparison will be conducted by determining the change in hemoglobin levels for participants in this trial over a 3-month period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Participants must be ≥18 years of age when signing the informed consent.
. Participants with iron deficiency anemia are defined as follows for the purpose of this study:
Exclusion criteria
. Hemoglobin (Hb) ≤ 80 g/L
. Medical history of current hematological disorders other than iron deficiency anemia (e.g., aplastic anemia, megaloblastic anemia, sideroblastic anemia, pernicious anemia, thalassemia trait, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, etc.).
. Medical history of chronic renal disease, current history of any known inflammatory disorder, and any chronic medical condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would compromise participant safety.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Change in Hemoglobin Levels
Timeframe: 12 Weeks from Baseline
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06303531
SponsorDr. Anil K. Gupta Medicine Professional Corporation
. Medical history or evidence of intestinal malabsorption, malabsorption syndrome, hemochromatosis, and hemosiderosis, hypochlorhydria, achlorhydria, gastrectomy, and gastrojejunostomy.
. History of occult blood in the stool.
. Obvious internal or external bleeding as documented by medical history if considered clinically significant in the investigator's opinion.
. Severe and uncontrolled diseases, including serious psychological disorders, that are likely to interfere with the study.
. Significant co-morbidity, such as a severe chronic medical condition unrelated to iron deficiency that is apparent on history or laboratory tests.