Do Iron And Vitamin B12 Injections Given Together, Improve Hemoglobin In Patients On Hemodialysis?
Launched by CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE, VELLORE, INDIA · Nov 8, 2020
Trial Information
Current as of August 02, 2025
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ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • All adult prevalent HD patients on HD for at least 3 months with hemoglobin \< 11 g/dL
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Blood transfusion, blood loss, infection, surgery or change in haemoglobin by \> 1 g/dL in the last 1 month
- • Hemoglobinopathy
- • Cirrhosis
- • Hematological malignancy or myeloproliferative disorder
- • HIV, HBV or HCV infection
- • Any chronic inflammatory disorder
- • IV iron or oral/IM B12 received in the last 3 months
- • Severe hyperparathyroidism (intact parathyroid hormone \> 1,000 pg/mL)
- • Pregnancy
- • Age \< 18 years
- • History of asthma or eczema, any history of drug allergy, including allergy to iron preparations
- • History of exposure to chemotherapy or cytotoxic drugs - 5-FU, hydroxyurea, hydroxycarbamide, methotrexate, trimethoprim, colchicine, azathioprine
- • History of G-CSF use in the last 1 month
- • General anaesthesia with nitrous oxide in the last 1 month
About Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India, is a renowned academic and healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality medical education, research, and patient care. Established in 1900, CMC has a rich history of excellence in clinical services and innovative medical research, making significant contributions to healthcare advancements in India and beyond. The institution is committed to ethical practices and patient-centered care, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary research. CMC actively engages in clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes and enhancing the understanding of various medical conditions, thereby playing a pivotal role in the global medical research community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Anna T Valson, MD, DM
Study Director
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Rizwan Alam, MD
Principal Investigator
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
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