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The effect of intravenous iron on hemoglobin levels

Evaluation of the effect of intravenous iron on hemoglobin levels and outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a double-blind clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20130814014359N6
Enrollment
136
Registered
2026-02-15
Start date
2026-02-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

The effect of intravenous iron on hemoglobin levels and outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.. Other specified complications of cardiac and vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the intervention group, patients will receive an intravenous iron infusion (20 mg/kg) one day before surgery over a 30-minute period (Ferinject vial 10 mL/50 mg
distributed by Bersian Darou). During the infusion and for 30 minutes afterward, patients will be monitored for blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation. Intervention 2: Control group: In the contro

Sponsors

Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Iron deficiency anemia (Hemoglobin <12 in woman, Hemoglobin <13 in man and Fretin <30 ) Patients over 18 years old who are candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery EF between 25-55 percent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe anemia (hemoglobin < 10 g/dL)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hemoglobin values. Timepoint: Before coronary artery bypass graft surgery and 2, 4 and 7 days after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Method of measurement: Complete Blood Count test.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient’s need for transfusion. Timepoint: Days before coronary artery bypass graft surgery and 2, 4, 7 days after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Method of measurement: Complete Blood Count test.;Duration of hospitalization. Timepoint: After the operation. Method of measurement: Based on checklist.;Mortality rate. Timepoint: 30 days after discharge. Method of measurement: Based on checklist.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vali Imantalab

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

vimantalab@yahoo.com+98 13 3332 9328

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026