Iron Replacement to Reduce Anemia During Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Start Date
3/15/2023
Completion Date
2/1/2028
Summary
This is an open-label, single institution study evaluating the efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose monotherapy in patients with thoracic, breast, GU and GI malignancies undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the goal of undergoing surgical resection.
Detailed Description
This is an open-label, single institution study evaluating the efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose monotherapy in patients with thoracic, breast, GU and GI malignancies undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the goal of undergoing surgical resection. The concomitant use of radiation and immunotherapy as part of the neoadjuvant protocol is allowed in this protocol. The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of iron infusions in reducing blood transfusion frequency and improving hemoglobin levels prior to surgical intervention.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Venofer
Conditions
Locations
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
United States