Rapid ferric carboxymaltose infusion (Ferinject) for iron deficiency anaemia in Aboriginal children: a randomised controlled trial [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Peter Morris (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Gurmeet Singh ,  A/Pr Mark Chatfield ,  Dr Keith Edwards ,  Dr Susan Pizzutto
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Brief description The “Rapid Iron Infusion Project” will assess whether an intravenous infusion of ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) given over 15 minutes in children prior to their discharge from hospital will reduce the risk of ongoing anaemia. The potential benefits of iron infusion include higher haemoglobin levels, fewer painful iron injections over the next 6-9 months, better adherence to recommended treatment, and less use of primary health care resources.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,267,669.87

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant