IRONCARE: Iron Treatment in Older Patients With Hip Fractures

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).

NCT Number	NCT07659184
Lead Sponsor	University of Aarhus Collaborators: Region MidtJylland Denmark, Viborg Regional Hospital, Gødstrup Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital, Randers Regional Hospital, Regionshospitalet Horsens
Conditions	Hip Fracture, Anemia, Iron, Placebo - Control
Enrollment	528 participants
Start Date	2026-10-01
Primary Completion	2028-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-24