At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Adult age ≥18 years
- ✓Chronic renal anemia
- ✓On dialysis therapy for at least 12 weeks before screening
- ✓Receiving subcutaneous epoetin for at least 8 weeks before screening
- ✕Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or unreliable birth control
- ✕Investigational drug within 4 weeks before screening or during study
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A Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Multi- Center, Parallel-Group Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy and Safety of RO0503821 When Administered Subcutaneously for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Who Are on Dialysis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating epoetin alfa or beta and methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera) for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 572 participants across 90 sites in 21 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous (sc) Mircera given as maintenance treatment for renal anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis who were previously receiving sc epoetin. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1-2 years and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
iv 3 times weekly, as prescribed
60, 100 or 180 micrograms sc (starting dose) every 2 weeks
60, 100 or 180 micrograms sc (starting dose) every 4 weeks