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Comparison of the effect of oral and intravenous iron supplementation on quality of life and function of patients with heart failure

Comparison of the effect of oral and intravenous iron supplementation on quality of life and function of patients with heart failure: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180205038626N15
Enrollment
180
Registered
2024-06-16
Start date
2024-06-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Anaemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere. Anaemia in chronic diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In this study, one group will receive oral iron supplement (furosulfate) 150 mg twice a day for 16 weeks from Obeidi Pharmaceutical Company. The other group of inje

Sponsors

Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with heart failure Age above 18 years Serum ferritin levels <100 or TS <20% Ferritin 100-300 and hemoglobin below 15

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known and treated anemia Allergy or intolerance to iron supplements Duodenal or gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal disease with impaired iron absorption Oncological diseases History of surgery 6 months before entering the study Active bleeding and the need for blood transfusion in patients with shock or sepsis Unwillingness to continue the study or cause any dissatisfaction in the field of taking iron supplements or participating in the study Acute heart failure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 16 weeks later. Method of measurement: Minnesota Living With Heart Failure questionnaire.;Function of patients with heart failure. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 16 weeks later. Method of measurement: 6 minute walk test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Ahmadnia

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

zahmadnia1365@gmail.com+98 13 3361 8177

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026