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A Single Arm, Open Label, Multicenter Phase IIIb/IV Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Monthly Administration of C.E.R.A. for the Treatment of Not on Dialysis Chronic Renal Anemia Not Currently Treated With ESA
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta [Mircera] for Anemia. Completed, enrolled 70 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
This single arm, open label, multicenter study will evaluate the safety and change in hemoglobin levels of Mircera (C.E.R.A.; methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) in patients with chronic renal anemia who are not on dialysis. Patients will receive as a recommended starting dose 1.2 micrograms of Mircera subcutaneously every 4 weeks. The starting dose is dependent on the patient's weight. Dose adjustment may be required due to inadequate or excessive treatment response. The anticipated time on study treatment is 28 weeks.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Recommended starting dose 1.2 micrograms/kg subcutaneously every 4 weeks (depending on patient's weight). Dose adjustment may be required in the event of inadequate or excessive treatment response.