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IRONCARE: Iron Treatment in Older Patients With Hip Fractures
Sponsor: University of Aarhus
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of intravenous (IV) iron therapy compared to alternate-day oral iron treatment and no supplementation in older patients with hip fractures. This study will examine the impact of iron treatment on fatigue, functional decline, fear of falling, cognitive impairment, and quality of life, as well as its effects on iron stores and hemoglobin levels, with the overall goal of improving postoperative rehabilitation. The trial will be conducted on five different hospitals in the Central Region of Denmark (Region Midtjylland).
Official title: IRONCARE: Iron Treatment in Older Patients With Hip Fractures - A Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Randomized Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
75 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
528
Start Date
2026-10-01
Completion Date
2028-09-30
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ferric Derisomaltose
Intravenous Ferric Derisomaltose shortly after surgery and placebo tablets on alternate days for 90 days
Oral Iron (Ferrous sulphate)
Oral iron sulfate on alternate days for 90 days and IV placebo once shortly after surgery
Placebo IV
100 ml Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
Placebo Tablets
Placebo tablets on alternate days for 90 days
Locations (5)
Aarhus Univeristy Hospital
Aarhus N, Denmark
Regional Hospital Gødstrup
Herning, Denmark
Regional Hospital Horsens
Horsens, Denmark
Regional Hospital Randers
Randers, Denmark
Regional Hospital Viborg
Viborg, Denmark