Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparing Efficacy and Safety of CinnaGen Beta Erythropoietin (CinnaPoietin®) Versus Eprex® on the Treatment of Anemia in ESRD Hemodialysis Patients (NCT NCT03408639)

NCT ID: NCT03408639

Last Updated: 2019-12-18

Results Overview

The primary endpoints of this study is to assess mean Hb change level during the last four weeks of treatment.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

156 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 22 to week 26

Results posted on

2019-12-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Overall Study
STARTED
78
78
Overall Study
COMPLETED
67
56
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
22

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Overall Study
Death
5
5
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
4
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
7
Overall Study
Physician Decision
3
6

Baseline Characteristics

Comparing Efficacy and Safety of CinnaGen Beta Erythropoietin (CinnaPoietin®) Versus Eprex® on the Treatment of Anemia in ESRD Hemodialysis Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Total
n=156 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
60 Participants
n=5 Participants
69 Participants
n=7 Participants
129 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
55.02 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.38 • n=5 Participants
50.01 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.72 • n=7 Participants
52.53 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.28 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
66 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
45 Participants
n=7 Participants
90 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
78 Participants
n=5 Participants
78 Participants
n=7 Participants
156 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Iran
78 participants
n=5 Participants
78 participants
n=7 Participants
156 participants
n=5 Participants
Hemoglobin concentration
10.41 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.89 • n=5 Participants
10.64 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.82 • n=7 Participants
10.53 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.86 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 22 to week 26

The primary endpoints of this study is to assess mean Hb change level during the last four weeks of treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=61 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=38 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Mean Hb Change Level During the Last Four Weeks of Treatment
0.4 g/dL
Standard Deviation 1.26
0.74 g/dL
Standard Deviation 1.39

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 22 to week 26

The mean weekly epoetin dosage per kg body weight during the last four weeks of treatment necessary to maintain the Hb level within 10-12 g/dl during the last four weeks of treatment is considered as the second primary endpoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=46 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=19 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Mean Weekly Epoetin Dosage Per kg Body Weight During the Last Four Weeks of Treatment
117.02 IU/Kg/week
Standard Deviation 54.5
110.01 IU/Kg/week
Standard Deviation 49.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The proportion of patients with any permanent or transient dose change during 26 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=72 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=66 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients With Any Permanent or Transient Dose Change
0.9 proportion of patients
0.95 proportion of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The proportion of patients with any Hb measurement outside the target range (10-12 g/dl) during 26 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=74 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=73 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients With Any Hb Measurement Outside the Target Range (10-12 g/dl)
0.92 proportion of patients
1 proportion of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The proportion of patients needed blood transfusions during 26 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients Needed Blood Transfusions
0.04 proportion of patients
0.04 proportion of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 12 to week 26

Treatment success is considered as Hb concentration equal to or more than 11.0 g/dl and two consecutive weeks without any blood transfusion within the preceding three months

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=54 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=25 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients With Treatment Success
0.41 proportion of patients
0.44 proportion of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

Maintenance success is considered as maintenance success is considered as maintenance of mean Hb concentration of 11.0 ± 1.0 g/dl for at least four consecutive weeks

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=68 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=56 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients With Maintenance Success
0.71 proportion of patients
0.43 proportion of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 22 to week 26

The percentage of patients with Hb measurements more than 10.0 g/dl from week 22 to week 26.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=68 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=56 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Percentage of Patients With Hb Measurements More Than 10.0 g/dl
55 Participants
48 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 22 to week 26

The percentage of patients with hematocrit measurements more than 30% from week 22 to week 26.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=68 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=56 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Percentage of Patients With Hematocrit Measurements More Than 30%
86.76 percentage of patients
92.86 percentage of patients

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The first safety endpoint is the proportion of patients with at least one Hb measurement above 13 g/dL.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=70 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=59 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Incidence of Hb Levels Above 13 g/dl
31 Participants
42 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The proportion of patients with an increase in Hb concentration of \> 1.0 g/dl for four consecutive weeks during 26 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=72 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=65 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Proportion of Patients With an Increase in Hb Concentration of > 1.0 g/dl for Four Consecutive Weeks
44 Participants
41 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks

The incidence of adverse events during 26 weeks.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=78 Participants
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
The Incidence of Adverse Events
23 Participants
18 Participants

Adverse Events

CinnaPoietin®

Serious events: 14 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Eprex®

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 5 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=78 participants at risk
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=78 participants at risk
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Cardiac disorders
Palpitation, Cardiac Function Impairment, Cardiac Infraction, Chest Pain, Tachycardia)
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
3.8%
3/78 • 26 weeks
Renal and urinary disorders
Inflation on Ankle
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
General disorders
(Skin reaction, Catheter defect, Disability catheter, Filter clots, pain in injection site, skin rea
5.1%
4/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Hepatobiliary disorders
Gallstones
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Infections and infestations
(Pneumonia, Infection of right hand Lower than the fistula)
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
(CO toxicity, transplantation complication)
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
(tearing of tendon in both knees, back pain, Musculoskeletal-Bone pain, knee tenderness due to joint
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
(Respiratory disorder, chest pain and dyspenea, dyspnea)
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
echymosis due to recent car accident, itching)
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Surgical and medical procedures
Cardiac pacemaker AND Valve Replacement, orthopedic surgery)
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
CinnaPoietin®
n=78 participants at risk
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. CinnaPoietin®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Eprex®
n=78 participants at risk
The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. In addition to main intervention, Nephrovit tablet/day and vitamine B12 100 mcg/month will be prescribed for patients. Eprex®: The starting dose of Erythropoietin is 60 (50-100) IU/kg body weight/week for naïve patients. Administration dose for patients who are treated with erythropoietin is similar dose of previously administered amount (IV or SC without any change). After then, dose adjustment will be done based on patients' response. Nephrovit: Nephrovit tablet is daily administered to all the patients. Vitamin B12 Injection: Vitamin B12 is monthly injected to all the patients.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
(Eosinophilia, Thrombocytopenia)
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Cardiac disorders
(Palpitation, Cardiac Function Impairment, Cardiac Infraction, Chest Pain, Tachycardia)
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
3.8%
3/78 • 26 weeks
General disorders
(Skin reaction, Catheter defect, Disability catheter, Filter clots, pain in injection site, skin rea
3.8%
3/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Infections and infestations
(Pneumonia, Infection of right hand Lower than the fistula)
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperkalemia
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
(tearing of tendon in both knees, back pain, Musculoskeletal-Bone pain, knee tenderness due to joint
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Nervous system disorders
(numbness in the wrist, dizziness)
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Psychiatric disorders
Decreased libido
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Reproductive system and breast disorders
vaginal discharge
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
(Respiratory disorder, chest pain and dyspenea, dyspnea)
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
(itching, echymosis due to recent car accident, itching)
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
Surgical and medical procedures
(Installing Cardiac pacemaker AND Valve Replacement, orthopedic surgery)
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks
1.3%
1/78 • 26 weeks
Vascular disorders
(blood clotting, Bleeding catheter, Hemorrage, Vascular disorders)
2.6%
2/78 • 26 weeks
0.00%
0/78 • 26 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. Nassim Anjidani

CinnaGen Co.

Phone: 00989125477964

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