Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Observational Study of Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta) in Patients With Renal Anemia (NCT NCT01051323)

NCT ID: NCT01051323

Last Updated: 2015-12-18

Results Overview

Mean hemoglobin was calculated from measurements taken during the Evaluation Period (Month 0 to Month 12). The target hemoglobin range was 10 to 13 gram/deciliter (g/dL). Percentage of participants with at least one hemoglobin value less than (\<) 10 g/dL or greater than (\>) 13 g/dL during the evaluation period by predialysis/hemodialysis is presented.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

1580 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Month 0 to Month 12

Results posted on

2015-12-18

Participant Flow

Data of this non-interventional study were analyzed by the following strata: predialysis participants versus hemodialysis participants, unless otherwise specified.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (All Participants)
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Overall Study
STARTED
1580
Overall Study
Received at Least One Dose
1547
Overall Study
COMPLETED
1041
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
539

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (All Participants)
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Overall Study
Discontinuation of treatment
103
Overall Study
Transplantation
28
Overall Study
Dialysis dependency
22
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
13
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
31
Overall Study
Death
129
Overall Study
Hospitalization
28
Overall Study
Other
148
Overall Study
Missing
37

Baseline Characteristics

An Observational Study of Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta) in Patients With Renal Anemia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=326 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1184 Participants
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Total
n=1510 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
71.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.3 • n=5 Participants
68.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.8 • n=7 Participants
68.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
158 Participants
n=5 Participants
479 Participants
n=7 Participants
637 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
168 Participants
n=5 Participants
705 Participants
n=7 Participants
873 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 0 to Month 12

Population: FAS

Mean hemoglobin was calculated from measurements taken during the Evaluation Period (Month 0 to Month 12). The target hemoglobin range was 10 to 13 gram/deciliter (g/dL). Percentage of participants with at least one hemoglobin value less than (\<) 10 g/dL or greater than (\>) 13 g/dL during the evaluation period by predialysis/hemodialysis is presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=326 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1184 Participants
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Hemoglobin Value Outside the Target Range
Hemoglobin value <10 g/dL
97.9 percentage of participants
72.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Hemoglobin Value Outside the Target Range
Hemoglobin value >13 g/dL
33.7 percentage of participants
35.3 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 0 to Month 12

Population: FAS. n = participants evaluable for specified category for each arm group, respectively.

The percentage of participants with hemoglobin (Hb) values within the pre-defined ranges (10-12 g/dL, 11-12 g/dL, and 11-13 g/dL) during evaluation period (Month 0 to Month 12) by dose modification (yes or no), age (\<65 years, greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 65 years) and center size (\>100 participants, less than or equal to \[\<=\] 100 participants) is presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=326 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1184 Participants
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=99, 563)
17.2 percentage of participants
6.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=99, 563)
2.0 percentage of participants
0.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=99, 563)
13.1 percentage of participants
7.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=227, 621)
5.3 percentage of participants
5.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=227, 621)
0 percentage of participants
0.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=227, 621)
8.8 percentage of participants
5.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=157, 242)
11.5 percentage of participants
8.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=157, 242)
0.6 percentage of participants
0.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=157, 242)
11.5 percentage of participants
11.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 10-12g/dL (n=169, 942)
6.5 percentage of participants
4.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 11-12g/dL (n=169, 942)
0.6 percentage of participants
0.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 11-13g/dL (n=169, 942)
8.9 percentage of participants
5.2 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=70, 402)
10.0 percentage of participants
6.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=70, 402)
1.4 percentage of participants
0.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=70, 402)
8.6 percentage of participants
8.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=256, 782)
8.6 percentage of participants
5.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=256, 782)
0.4 percentage of participants
0.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Evaluation Period by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=256, 782)
10.5 percentage of participants
5.4 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 6 to Month 12

Population: FAS. n = participants evaluable for specified category for each arm group, respectively.

The percentage of participants with hemoglobin values within the pre-defined ranges (10-12 g/dL, 11-12 g/dL, and 11-13 g/dL) during Month 6 to Month 12 by dose modification (yes or no), age (\<65 years, \>=65 years) and center size (\>100 participants, \<=100 participants) is presented.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=326 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1184 Participants
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 10-12g/dL (n=169, 942)
10.7 percentage of participants
14.6 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 11-12g/dL (n=169, 942)
1.2 percentage of participants
2.3 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=157, 242)
9.6 percentage of participants
12.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=157, 242)
3.2 percentage of participants
2.5 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
No dose modifications: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=157, 242)
8.3 percentage of participants
12.8 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
With dose modifications: Hb 11-13g/dL (n=169, 942)
9.5 percentage of participants
15.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=70, 402)
11.4 percentage of participants
14.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=70, 402)
4.3 percentage of participants
3.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=70, 402)
12.9 percentage of participants
18.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=256, 782)
9.8 percentage of participants
14.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=256, 782)
1.6 percentage of participants
2.0 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=256, 782)
7.8 percentage of participants
12.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=99, 563)
20.2 percentage of participants
14.9 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=99, 563)
7.1 percentage of participants
3.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=99, 563)
15.2 percentage of participants
15.1 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 10-12 g/dL (n=227, 621)
5.7 percentage of participants
13.7 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 11-12 g/dL (n=227, 621)
0 percentage of participants
1.4 percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within Pre-defined Ranges During Month 6 to Month 12 by Dose Modification, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100: Hb 11-13 g/dL (n=227, 621)
6.2 percentage of participants
14.2 percentage of participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 0 to Month 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants evaluable for specified category.

For characterization of intra-individual fluctuations, the maximum absolute differences were derived from study period specific individual mean values. Maximum intra-individual fluctuation of hemoglobin values by predialysis/hemodialysis, age (\<65 years, \>=65 years), and center size (\>100 participants, \<=100 participants) is presented. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=1489 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Predialysis (n=317)
1.3 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Hemodialysis (n=1172)
1.6 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Age <65 years (n=467)
1.6 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Age >=65 years (n=1022)
1.5 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Center size >100 participants (n=654)
1.5 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8
Maximum Intra-Individual Fluctuation of Hemoglobin Values by Predialysis/Hemodialysis, Age, and Center Size
Center size <=100 participants (n=835)
1.6 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with serum ferritin values at each timepoint.

Serum ferritin levels were measured as nanogram/milliliter (ng/mL). Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=807 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 0 (n=807)
402.5 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 365.3
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 1 (n=509)
526.5 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 453.1
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 2 (n=420)
479.9 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 451.5
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 3 (n=399)
412.6 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 349.3
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 4 (n=439)
517.4 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 423.0
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 5 (n=366)
518.2 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 424.5
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 6 (n=411)
462.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 403.9
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 7 (n=443)
567.1 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 514.5
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 8 (n=333)
488.4 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 414.5
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 9 (n=323)
493.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 414.8
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 10 (n=388)
554.8 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 431.0
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 11 (n=307)
542.3 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 416.2
Serum Ferritin Values
Month 12 (n=335)
478.6 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 354.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with serum iron values at each timepoint.

Serum iron levels were measured as microgram/deciliter (mcg/dL). Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=644 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Serum Iron Values
Month 0 (n=644)
73.3 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 65.9
Serum Iron Values
Month 1 (n=339)
69.5 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 33.4
Serum Iron Values
Month 2 (n=351)
68.8 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 37.1
Serum Iron Values
Month 3 (n=375)
74.5 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 74.4
Serum Iron Values
Month 4 (n=362)
67.7 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 31.2
Serum Iron Values
Month 5 (n=323)
68.9 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 31.0
Serum Iron Values
Month 6 (n=347)
72.1 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 32.7
Serum Iron Values
Month 7 (n=362)
74.4 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 34.2
Serum Iron Values
Month 8 (n=294)
67.0 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 31.9
Serum Iron Values
Month 9 (n=284)
74.3 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 50.1
Serum Iron Values
Month 10 (n=341)
69.0 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 29.2
Serum Iron Values
Month 11 (n=263)
64.8 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 28.8
Serum Iron Values
Month 12 (n=263)
70.2 mcg/dL
Standard Deviation 29.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with tansferrin values at each timepoint.

Transferrin levels were measured as milligram/deciliter (mg/dL). Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=544 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Transferrin Values
Month 0 (n=544)
196.1 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 46.8
Transferrin Values
Month 1 (n=266)
187.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 40.4
Transferrin Values
Month 2 (n=271)
192.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 43.1
Transferrin Values
Month 3 (n=274)
192.6 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 44.2
Transferrin Values
Month 4 (n=292)
187.7 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 43.6
Transferrin Values
Month 5 (n=231)
193.6 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 41.9
Transferrin Values
Month 6 (n=282)
193.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 47.0
Transferrin Values
Month 7 (n=287)
188.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 44.0
Transferrin Values
Month 8 (n=199)
192.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 43.2
Transferrin Values
Month 9 (n=205)
188.1 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 44.7
Transferrin Values
Month 10 (n=251)
182.3 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 39.5
Transferrin Values
Month 11 (n=175)
186.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 45.1
Transferrin Values
Month 12 (n=179)
189.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 46.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with transferrin saturation values at each timepoint.

Transferrin saturation (TSAT) measured as a percentage, is a medical laboratory test. It is the ratio of serum iron and total iron-binding capacity, multiplied by 100. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=489 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 0 (n=489)
24.4 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 11.8
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 1 (n=298)
27.3 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 15.2
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 2 (n=308)
26.7 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 13.8
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 3 (n=282)
28.0 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 13.8
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 4 (n=321)
26.4 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 12.9
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 5 (n=276)
27.5 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 14.1
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 6 (n=320)
27.2 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 13.6
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 7 (n=316)
28.2 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 13.8
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 8 (n=254)
26.8 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 14.0
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 9 (n=241)
27.4 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 12.3
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 10 (n=294)
27.3 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 12.5
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 11 (n=227)
25.7 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 12.1
Transferrin Saturation Values
Month 12 (n=220)
27.0 percent transferrin saturation
Standard Deviation 11.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with C-reactive protein values at each timepoint.

The test for CRP is a laboratory measurement for evaluation of an acute phase reactant of inflammation through the use of an ultrasensitive assay. A decrease in the level of CRP indicates reduction in inflammation and therefore improvement. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=916 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 0 (n=916)
13.3 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 28.5
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 1 (n=641)
15.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 30.7
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 2 (n=529)
12.9 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 24.1
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 3 (n=589)
21.6 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 119.2
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 4 (n=677)
14.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 74.8
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 5 (n=552)
12.1 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 20.6
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 6 (n=567)
15.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 35.8
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 7 (n=623)
11.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 19.0
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 8 (n=471)
16.5 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 66.0
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 9 (n=514)
12.4 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 22.0
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 10 (n=535)
11.1 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 18.2
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 11 (n=478)
13.0 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 29.6
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Values
Month 12 (n=488)
11.2 mg/dL
Standard Deviation 23.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12 or early discontinuation

Population: FAS

Physicians were asked to rate their satisfaction with the methoxy polyethyleneglycol-epoetin beta treatment at final visit. Physicians' responses were "very satisfied", "satisfied", "undecided", or "not satisfied". One physician could analyze multiple participants but for the purpose of analysis each physician was counted as one for each analyzed participants; hence, the number of physicians (as per this assessment) was equal to the number of participants analyzed. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=1510 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Number of Physicians Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Very satisfied
685 physicians
Number of Physicians Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Satisfied
602 physicians
Number of Physicians Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Undecided
136 physicians
Number of Physicians Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Not satisfied
31 physicians
Number of Physicians Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Missing
56 physicians

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12 or early discontinuation

Population: FAS

At final visit, physicians were asked to answer ("yes" or "no") the question, whether they would continue treatment with methoxy polyethyleneglycol-epoetin beta treatment after study completion. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=1510 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment With Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta After Study Completion
Yes
944 participants
Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment With Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta After Study Completion
No
490 participants
Number of Participants Who Continued Treatment With Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta After Study Completion
Missing
76 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12 or early discontinuation

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure.

At final visit, physicians were asked to state the reasons in case of discontinuation of treatment with methoxy polyethyleneglycol-epoetin beta. The same participant could have discontinued treatment due to multiple reasons. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=490 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Participant's decision
24 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Physician's decision
177 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Insufficient efficacy
1 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Adverse event
5 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Missing
10 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Death
116 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin not available
57 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Organizational reasons
34 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Hospitalization/change of medical center
19 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Transplantation
18 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Treatment interruption/ESA currently not necessary
14 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
High hemoglobin levels
10 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Relocation/vacation of participant
6 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Lost to follow-up
6 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Dialysis
5 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Unknown
5 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Change of therapy
4 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Participant does not want to continue dialysis
1 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Therapy withdrawal
1 participants
Number of Participants With Reasons for Discontinuation of Methoxy Polyethyleneglycol-epoetin Beta Treatment After Study Completion
Therapy omission
1 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12 or early discontinuation

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure.

Number of participants who switched to other ESA therapies including Aranesp, Biopoin, Biosimilar, Erypo, and NeoRecormon is presented. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=169 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
Aranesp
30 participants
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
Biopoin
1 participants
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
Biosimilar
21 participants
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
Erypo
50 participants
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
NeoRecormon
46 participants
Number of Participants Who Switched to Other Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA)-Therapy
Missing
21 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Month 12 or early discontinuation

Population: FAS

Participants were asked to rate their satisfaction with methoxy polyethyleneglycol-epoetin beta treatment at final visit. Participants' responses were "very satisfied", "satisfied", "undecided", or "not satisfied". Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=1510 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Number of Participants Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Very satisfied
593 participants
Number of Participants Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Satisfied
713 participants
Number of Participants Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Undecided
114 participants
Number of Participants Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Not satisfied
16 participants
Number of Participants Satisfied With Treatment at Final Visit
Missing
74 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Months 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Population: FAS. N (number of participants analyzed) = participants evaluable for this measure. n = participants with methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta dose values during each timepoint.

Average methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta dose per application is presented by study month. Mean values were taken when more than 1 application was documented for a participant during the time period considered. Data for this outcome measure was reported for overall participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=1485 Participants
Predialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
Hemodialysis participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 0 (n=1485)
109.1 mcg
Standard Deviation 75.9
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 1 (n=1336)
121.8 mcg
Standard Deviation 102.2
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 2 (n=1292)
124.6 mcg
Standard Deviation 96.7
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 3 (n=1234)
126.2 mcg
Standard Deviation 94.1
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 4 (n=1192)
129.4 mcg
Standard Deviation 99.8
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 5 (n=1157)
130.5 mcg
Standard Deviation 110.2
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 6 (n=1115)
128.3 mcg
Standard Deviation 101.7
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 7 (n=1075)
129.3 mcg
Standard Deviation 105.1
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 8 (n=1014)
125.7 mcg
Standard Deviation 101.9
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 9 (n=993)
122.9 mcg
Standard Deviation 98.2
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 10 (n=954)
124.3 mcg
Standard Deviation 101.7
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 11 (n=917)
124.5 mcg
Standard Deviation 106.3
Average Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta Dose
Month 12 (n=907)
121.1 mcg
Standard Deviation 99.1

Adverse Events

Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 13 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)

Serious events: 67 serious events
Other events: 196 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=346 participants at risk
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1201 participants at risk
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Haemolysis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Haemorrhagic anaemia
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac failure
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.25%
3/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiovascular disorder
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.17%
2/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Ischaemic cardiomyopathy
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Myocardial infarction
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.17%
2/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Cardiac disorders
Myocarditis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diverticulum intestinal
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric haemorrhage
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric polyps
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis haemorrhagic
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal angiodysplasia
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.58%
7/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Haematemesis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal polyp
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Melaena
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal perforation
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
General disorders
Death
0.29%
1/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.42%
5/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
General disorders
General physical health deterioration
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
General disorders
Multi-organ failure
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
General disorders
Sudden cardiac death
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
General disorders
Ulcer haemorrhage
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Drug-induced liver injury
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Bacterial infection
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Campylobacter gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Device related infection
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Infection
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.25%
3/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Peritonitis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.25%
3/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Psoas abscess
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
0.29%
1/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.33%
4/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Overdose
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haemorrhage
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Shunt stenosis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Wound dehiscence
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Investigations
Haemoglobin decreased
1.2%
4/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
1.3%
16/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Investigations
White blood cell count decreased
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bronchial carcinoma
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Myelodysplastic syndrome
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebral ischaemia
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrovascular accident
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute respiratory failure
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary oedema
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Surgical and medical procedures
Amputation
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Surgical and medical procedures
Arteriovenous shunt operation
0.29%
1/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.00%
0/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Surgical and medical procedures
Leg amputation
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Surgical and medical procedures
Nephrectomy
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Vascular disorders
Aortic aneurysm rupture
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
Vascular disorders
Thrombosis
0.00%
0/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
0.08%
1/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Predialysis)
n=346 participants at risk
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-epoetin Beta (Hemodialysis)
n=1201 participants at risk
Participants received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta intravenously or subcutaneously as prescribed by the physician and were observed for 12 months. The actual dose was chosen by the physician and was adjusted as necessary.
Investigations
Haemoglobin decreased
3.8%
13/346 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.
16.3%
196/1201 • Month 0 to Month 12
Safety Analysis Set: all participants who received at least one dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta during the study course.

Additional Information

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