Improving blood health in adolescents before scoliosis surgery
Official title: Efficacy of Preoperative Oral Iron Supplementation in Adolescents Undergoing Scoliosis Surgery
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10912801 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how taking iron supplements before spinal fusion surgery can help teenagers with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis feel better and recover faster, especially since many of them might be low on iron.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $193,031 |
| NIH project number | 5K23GM152933-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912801 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent females scheduled for spinal fusion surgery due to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing scoliosis surgery or those who do not have iron deficiency may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of preoperative oral iron supplementation in adolescents who are scheduled for spinal fusion surgery due to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). The study aims to address the common issue of iron deficiency and anemia in this population, particularly among adolescent females who may experience additional iron loss during surgery. By monitoring iron levels and providing supplementation, the research seeks to optimize hemoglobin levels before surgery, potentially reducing the need for blood transfusions and improving overall surgical outcomes. Participants will be closely monitored to assess the impact of iron supplementation on their recovery and health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that preoperative iron supplementation can effectively improve hemoglobin levels and reduce transfusion rates in surgical patients, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisler, Lisa Danielle — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Eisler, Lisa Danielle
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.