Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Effects of Ferric Derisomaltose on Anemia After Spinal Surgery

Official title: The Effects of Ferric Derisomaltose on Postoperative Anemia in Patients Undergoing Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT05714007 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if an intravenous iron treatment can help adults recovering from spinal surgery feel better and fix their anemia faster than taking oral iron.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment120 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 31, 2023
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2025
Registry record updatedJune 13, 2025
Trial IDNCT05714007 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have undergone spinal deformity surgery and meet specific hemoglobin criteria.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-iron deficiency anemia, serious hypersensitivity to iron products, or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of intravenous ferric derisomaltose in treating postoperative anemia in adults undergoing spinal deformity surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ferric derisomaltose or oral iron, with the study measuring changes in hemoglobin levels, anemia correction rates, and patient quality of life. The trial aims to determine if intravenous iron can provide a faster and more effective solution compared to traditional oral iron, especially in the context of postoperative inflammation that affects iron absorption.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve recovery and quality of life for patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery by effectively addressing postoperative anemia.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with intravenous iron therapies, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria

1. Age ≥18 years
2. Received spinal deformity surgery
3. 70 g/L ≤ Hb ≤ 110 g/L at POD1, or Hb at POD1 showed a decrease of

   ≥20 g/L compared with baseline
4. Informed consent was obtained voluntarily

Exclusion Criteria

1. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
2. known serious hypersensitivity to other parenteral iron products
3. Non-iron deficiency anemia (e.g., hemolytic anemia)
4. Decompensated liver insufficiency
5. Coexisting active infection
6. Drug abuse, including but not limited to opioids, amphetamines, methamphetamine, ketamine, etc.
7. Other conditions that the investigator considers inappropriate for participation (e.g. deafness, Parkinson's disease, communication disorders, etc.)
8. Participation in another clinical trial within three months prior to this study.

Where it's running

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Weiyun Chen, MD — Peking Union Medical College Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Jianxiong Shen, MD
  • Email: sjxpumch@163.com
  • Phone: 01069152701

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.