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Brief Title: The Efficacy of Intravenous Iron for the Treatment of Anemia in Cancer Patients
Official Title:
Study ID: NCT02599012
Brief Summary: * Multifactorial pathogenesis is involved in anemia of cancer patients and defining the causes of anemia is not always simple. * Currently, treatment options available for anemia in cancer patients include red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA), and iron supplementation, accompanying considerable pros and cons for each treatment. * Previous studies have demonstrated benefit when treating with IV iron in combination with ESA and, more recently, evidence is emerging to suggest a role for IV iron alone. * In this study, investigator will assess the efficacy of intravenous iron for the treatment of anemia in cancer patients.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Irwon-ro ,Kangnam-gu, Korea, Republic of