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Iron Deficiency Anemia clinical trials and research

• 20Clinical trials
• 12NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 11Countries

Newest Iron Deficiency Anemia clinical trials

All recruiting trials (20)

• Iron treatment for children and young adults with Crohn’s disease and iron deficiency anemia

  This study tests how different iron treatment approaches work for kids and young adults with Crohn’s disease and iron deficiency anemia.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Weill Medical College of Cornell University · New York, New York · NCT07925450

• Donor Breast Milk with Early Iron Supplementation in Very Preterm Infants

  In very preterm babies who mainly receive donor breast milk, this study tests whether starting iron supplementation earlier (around when feeding reaches 80 ml/kg/day) can raise ferritin and hematocrit levels by days 14 and 28.

  Recruiting AdventHealth · Orlando, Florida · NCT07816601

• Preconception versus early-pregnancy iron screening and treatment

  This trial tests whether screening and treating iron deficiency before conception is better than starting screening and iron treatment in early pregnancy for preventing iron deficiency anemia later in pregnancy.

  Recruiting Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Zhaotong, Yunnan · NCT07811765

• Ferric derisomaltose injection in adults with iron deficiency anemia under fasting conditions

  This study tests whether a ferric derisomaltose injection given to adults with iron deficiency anemia in a fasting state works similarly to a reference product and is safe to use.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd · Zhengzhou · NCT07790562

• FACE-APPS approach to improve iron in adolescent girls in marginalized communities

  This study tests a blended program of face-to-face counseling and mobile app activities to see if it improves iron levels in adolescent girls with iron deficiency.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Wadi Addawasir, Wadi Addawasir Governorate · NCT07633262

• Acupoint TENS vs. Resistance Training for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women

  This trial tests whether acupoint transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (Acu-TENS) or resistance exercise, in addition to standard care, can raise hemoglobin levels in women with iron deficiency anemia.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07605676

• Extra daily iron after sleeve gastrectomy to prevent anemia

  This study tests whether taking an extra daily iron pill plus a multivitamin prevents iron deficiency anemia in adults during the six months after sleeve gastrectomy compared with taking a multivitamin alone.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo, Al-Manial Cairo · NCT07397572

• Preoperative nutrition and iron optimization for children having hip osteotomy

  See if a pre-surgery nutrition program with iron supplements helps children (0–18) having varus-derotation or pelvic osteotomy, especially those with cerebral palsy, by reducing blood transfusions and improving recovery.

  Recruiting University of British Columbia · Vancouver, British Columbia · NCT07095244

• Endoscopic versus conservative management of iron-deficiency anemia in patients on blood thinners

  This trial will test whether a conservative medical approach with limited testing works as well as repeated endoscopic exams for people on blood thinners who have recurrent iron-deficiency anemia from obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.

  Recruiting Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec · Trois-Rivières, Quebec · NCT07089030

• Comparing two iron supplements for treating anemia in children

  This study tests which of two iron supplements works better for treating anemia in children.

  Recruiting Khyber Teaching Hospital · Peshawar, KPK · NCT06742528

• Exploring how iron deficiency anemia affects child development in young children

  This study looks at how iron deficiency anemia affects the development of young children between 6 to 24 months old, focusing on their motor skills, language, and social behavior.

  Recruiting Pingshan District Maternal & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen · Shenzhen, China/Guangdong · NCT06662045

• Combined iron supplementation to reduce blood transfusions in cardiac surgery

  This study tests if a new combination of iron, a hormone, and vitamin C can help adults with iron-deficiency anemia needing heart surgery avoid blood transfusions.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hangzhou, Zhejiang · NCT06012760

• Investigating the effects of iron deficiency anemia on brain function

  This study is testing how iron deficiency anemia affects brain function in adult women and whether treating it with iron can improve their cognitive abilities.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Duarte, California and 3 other locations · NCT05929729

• Comparing IV and oral iron treatments for anemia in pregnant women

  This study is testing whether intravenous iron or oral iron supplements work better for pregnant women with anemia to improve their health and their baby's development.

  Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 3 Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island · Birmingham, Alabama and 7 other locations · NCT05462704

• Innovative treatment for perioperative anaemia in cardiac surgery patients

  This study is testing a new combination treatment of iron, a hormone, and vitamin C to see if it can help people with low iron levels feel better before heart surgery.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hangzhou, Zhejiang · NCT05353348

• Using Darbe and IV iron to reduce transfusions in preterm infants

  This study is testing if giving preterm infants a combination of a special medication and intravenous iron can help reduce the need for blood transfusions and support their growth and development better than regular oral iron.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of Washington · Seattle, Washington · NCT05340465

• Using intravenous iron to treat anemia after heart surgery in older patients

  This study is testing if giving intravenous iron can help older patients recover from anemia after heart surgery and improve their overall well-being.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 St. Antonius Hospital · Breda and 1 other locations · NCT04913649

• Comparing IV and oral iron treatments for anemia after bariatric surgery

  This study is testing whether IV iron or oral iron supplements work better to help adults with iron deficiency anemia after bariatric surgery feel healthier.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Auerbach Hematology Oncology Associates P C · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT04268849

• Evaluating ferumoxytol for treating iron deficiency anemia in children

  This study is testing if a new iron treatment called ferumoxytol works better than the usual iron sucrose for kids with iron deficiency anemia.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 3 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Little Rock, Arkansas and 14 other locations · NCT03893045

• Evaluating ferumoxytol for treating iron deficiency anemia in children with chronic kidney disease

  This study is testing whether a new iron treatment called ferumoxytol can help children with chronic kidney disease and iron deficiency anemia feel better compared to a standard treatment.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Phase 3 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Hollywood, Florida and 20 other locations · NCT03619850

NIH-funded research (12)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Iron‑deficiency anemia and its impact on brain function in late childhood

  This study looks at how iron-deficiency anemia in late childhood and adolescence may affect thinking skills and brain development in young females.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11394540

• Brain blood flow and oxygen use in adult iron deficiency anemia

  This study looks at how moderate iron deficiency anemia in adults affects brain blood flow, oxygen use, and thinking abilities, and whether iron treatment can reverse any problems.

  NIH research Children's Hospital of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11393318

• Machine learning to predict iron deficiency risk in babies based on mom’s stress during pregnancy

  A fast, data-driven approach uses a mother’s stress during pregnancy to help predict which babies might be at risk for iron deficiency anemia.

  NIH research Northeastern University · Boston, United States · NIH-11384738

• Iron-deficiency anemia treatment plan for adults undergoing surgery

  Aimed at adults having surgery, this project tests a practical plan to identify and treat iron deficiency anemia to improve recovery and reduce complications.

  NIH research University of Chicago · Chicago, United States · NIH-11356890

• How iron-deficiency anemia in later childhood affects the brain and thinking

  This project looks at girls and young women aged 12–21 with iron-deficiency anemia to see how it changes brain metabolism, blood flow, and thinking using cognitive tests and MRI scans.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-11169048

• Predicting pregnancy and newborn iron-deficiency risk linked to stress during pregnancy

  This project uses computer models to predict which pregnant people and their newborns might develop iron-deficiency anemia after stress during pregnancy.

  NIH research Northeastern University · Boston, United States · NIH-11163567

• How iron-deficiency anemia affects adult brain blood flow, oxygen, and memory

  This project tests whether treating moderate iron-deficiency anemia can improve brain blood flow, oxygen use, and thinking in adult women.

  NIH research Children's Hospital of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11159407

• Understanding how stress during pregnancy affects iron deficiency anemia in mothers and infants

  This study is looking at how stress during pregnancy might affect iron levels in moms and their babies, especially for those from low-income and diverse backgrounds, to find better ways to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia.

  NIH research Northeastern University · Boston, United States · NIH-11136629

• Oral vs IV Iron in Pregnancy: A Larger Trial to Prevent Anemia and Transfusions

  This study tests whether IV iron during pregnancy can be better than oral iron at improving anemia and reducing the need for blood transfusions.

  NIH research Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island · Providence, United States · NIH-11057518

• Using AI to improve iron deficiency treatment in pregnant individuals

  This study is testing a new tool to help doctors better find and treat iron deficiency in pregnant people, especially those at higher risk for heavy bleeding after giving birth, to improve their health during and after pregnancy.

  NIH research Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, United States · NIH-10951600

• Investigating how iron deficiency anemia affects brain blood flow and cognition in adults

  This study is looking at how iron deficiency anemia affects thinking and memory in women aged 14-60, and it will see if getting more iron can help improve these brain functions.

  NIH research Children's Hospital of Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-10906226

• Effects of iron deficiency anemia on brain development in late childhood

  This study is looking at how iron deficiency anemia in girls aged 12 to 21 affects their brain development and thinking skills, and it will involve some tests and brain scans to see how their brains are working during this important time in their lives.

  NIH research Washington University · Saint Louis, United States · NIH-10881010

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Quick answers

How many Iron Deficiency Anemia clinical trials are recruiting right now?

20, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 11 countries. The most sites are in United States (8 trials), China (5 trials), Egypt (2 trials), Canada (2 trials), Lithuania (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 4, Phase 4: 4, Phase 2: 1, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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