A Study Comparing Mircera and Epoetin Alfa for the Treatment of Anemia in Dialysis Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.

NCT ID: NCT00422513

Last Updated: 2011-12-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

260 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-03-31

Study Completion Date

2007-12-31

Brief Summary

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This 2 arm study will compare 'time and motion' (provider time spent on anemia management) and effect on hemoglobin (Hb) levels, of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera) and epoetin alfa, in anemic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis. Patients stable on intravenous (iv) epoetin alfa will be randomized either to receive standard of care therapy (epoetin alfa (iv) 3 times weekly), or to receive Mircera 120-360 micrograms (iv), monthly. After a titration period, average time spent on anemia treatment over a 3 month period will be evaluated. The anticipated time on study treatment is 3-12 months, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anemia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

120-360 micrograms (iv) monthly, starting dose

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

Intervention Type DRUG

120-360 micrograms intravenous (iv) monthly, starting dose

Epoetin Alfa

As prescribed, (iv), 3 times weekly

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Epoetin alfa

Intervention Type DRUG

As prescribed, iv, 3 times weekly

Interventions

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methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

120-360 micrograms intravenous (iv) monthly, starting dose

Intervention Type DRUG

Epoetin alfa

As prescribed, iv, 3 times weekly

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Mircera

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* adult patients, \>=18 years of age;
* CKD (stage V) on outpatient hemodialysis therapy for \>= 3 months;
* CKD-related anemia treated with epoetin alfa iv 3x/week for \>= 3 months;
* average hemoglobin (Hb) 10-12 g/dL over last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

* failed renal transplant within 12 months prior to screening;
* poorly controlled hypertension;
* previous treatment with Mircera.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Hoffmann-La Roche

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Clinical Trials

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Hoffmann-La Roche

Locations

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Rainbow City, Alabama, United States

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Hot Springs, Arizona, United States

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Fairfield, California, United States

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Los Alamitos, California, United States

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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Mountain View, California, United States

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Riverside, California, United States

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San Diego, California, United States

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Simi Valley, California, United States

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Whittier, California, United States

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Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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Brandon, Florida, United States

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Hudson, Florida, United States

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Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States

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Miami, Florida, United States

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Ocala, Florida, United States

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

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Augusta, Georgia, United States

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Gurnee, Illinois, United States

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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Pontiac, Michigan, United States

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Sparks, Nevada, United States

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New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Brooklyn Center, New York, United States

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Flushing, New York, United States

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Orchard Park, New York, United States

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The Bronx, New York, United States

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Williamsville, New York, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Toledo, Ohio, United States

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Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

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Lewistown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States

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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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ML20336

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id