Comparison of Oral Iron With IV Iron in Patients With Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure Not on Dialysis

Summary

The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of oral iron (ferrous sulfate) plus erythropoietin to Iron Sucrose plus erythropoietin for managing anemia patients with chronic renal failure who are not receiving dialysis.

Timeline

Start

2001-02-23

Primary completion

2002-05-30

Completion

2002-05-30

Publications

• Results Charytan C, Qunibi W, Bailie GR; Venofer Clinical Studies Group. Comparison of intravenous iron sucrose to oral iron in the treatment of anemic patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis. Nephron Clin Pract. 2005;100(3):c55-62. doi: 10.1159/000085049. Epub 2005 Apr 11.

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