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NCT06542822 IRONHEART: Intravenous Iron in Non-ischaemic Heart Failure

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NCT ID NCT06542822
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Condition Heart Failure
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 16 participants
Start Date 2024-04-15
Primary Completion 2026-02

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Ferric derisomaltose

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 16 participants in total. It began in 2024-04-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-02.

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Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to observe the effect of intravenous ferric derisomaltose in participants with non-ischaemic heart failure (LVEF\<40%), iron deficiency (TSATS\<20%) and established on heart failure therapy including Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i). Participants will undergo baseline laboratory blood tests, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI), six-minute walk test, musculoskeletal function test and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ). These investigations will be repeated at 24 hours and 30 days after the administration of intravenous ferric derisomaltose.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants capable of giving informed consent. * Aged 18yrs and above. * Diagnosed with heart failure and a reduction of their ejection fraction \< 40% by any modality. * Non ischaemic cardiomyopathy as determined by baseline cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. * Iron deficient per this definition: Transferrin saturations \< 20%. * Established on Heart failure therapy including SGLT2i therapy for a minimum of four weeks prior to recruitment. * New York Heart Association score of I - III class. Exclusion Criteria: * New York Heart Association classification Score \>IV * Ischaemic cardiomyopathy * Chronic kidney stage: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \< 30 * Requirement for renal dialysis * Atrial fibrillation / atrial flutter * Non cardiac and cardiac palliative diagnosis * Active cancer diagnosis * Moderate to severe valvular heart disease * Cardiac electronic implantable device: Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, left ventricular assist device * Cardiac \& non cardiac transplant participants * Myocardial infarction, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery in the last 30 days * Complex congenital heart disease * Pregnancy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Flett

✉ andrew.flett@uhs.nhs.uk

📞 +442381205906

Principal Investigator

Andrew S Flett, MBBS BSc MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06542822 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Heart Failure. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06542822 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06542822 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andrew.flett@uhs.nhs.uk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06542822 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Southampton, United Kingdom.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06542822 clinical trial?

NCT06542822 is sponsored by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The principal investigator is Andrew S Flett, MBBS BSc MD at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The trial plans to enroll 16 participants.

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