Effect of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose on Exercise Capacity After Kidney Transplantation (EFFECT-KTx): rationale and study protocol for a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial

Effect of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose on Exercise Capacity After Kidney Transplantation (EFFECT-KTx): rationale and study protocol for a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial

Introduction Iron deficiency (ID) is common and has been associated with an excess mortality risk in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). In patients with chronic heart failure and ID, intravenous iron improves exercise capacity and quality of life. Whether these beneficial effects also occur in KTR...

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Main Authors: Arjan D van Zuilen, Stefan P Berger, Wayel H Abdulahad, Michele F Eisenga, Jacoba M Spikman, Martin H de Borst, P van der Meer, Carlo A J M Gaillard, Stephan JL Bakker, Joanna SJ Vinke, Jan-Stephan F Sanders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-03-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/3/e065423.full

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