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A Randomized, Open-label Study of the Effect of NeoRecormon on Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Chronic Renal Anemia Who Are Not on Renal Replacement Therapy.
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating epoetin beta [NeoRecormon] for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 605 participants across 93 sites in 22 countries.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate whether anemia prevention with NeoRecormon has an additional impact on reducing cardiovascular risk over conventional anemia treatment in patients mostly with stage IV chronic kidney disease and renal anemia. The anticipated time on study treatment is 2+ years and the target sample size is 500+ individuals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants in the early treatment group immediately started epoetin beta treatment to reach a target Hb level of 13-15 g/dL at the end of the correction phase.
Participants in the late treatment Group started epoetin beta treatment once a decline in Hb level to \<10.5 g/dL had occurred.