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An Open-Label, Randomized, Multi-center, Controlled Study of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alfa) for the Treatment of Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Long Term Care Setting
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Epoetin Alfa and Standard of care for Renal Failure , Chronic and Anemia. Completed, enrolled 157 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to show that giving PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) every 2 weeks to increase the hemoglobin (Hb) level and then to adjust the PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) dose every 4 weeks (Q4W) to maintain Hb levels, is safe and effective in patients with anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), not on dialysis, who reside in long-term care facilities. In this study the frequency of PROCRIT (Epoetin alfa) dosing is under investigation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Epoetin alfa administered at 20,000 IU subcutaneously every 2 weeks for a period of 26 weeks