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AnemiaNCT01940484

An Observational Study of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta (Mircera) in Stage V Chronic Kidney Disease Participants on Hemodialysis

An observational study of Anemia, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 10 sites in South Africa.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This observational study will evaluate the efficacy and use of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera) in participants with Stage V chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis receiving an erythropoietin prior to study entry. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Anemia
What is being tested?
Methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
How many people
98 participants
Where
10 sitesSouth Africa
Study dates
31 Aug 2009to 31 Jul 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Participants with Stage V chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis with renal anemia receiving erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA).

Who may be able to join

  • Participants with chronic renal anemia with Stage V chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis and with a hemoglobin level of 10.0 - 13.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
  • Participants had to be receiving an ESA prior to entering the study
  • Female participants of childbearing age had to be using effective contraceptive methods

Who cannot join

  • As per approved package insert
  • Any contraindication to ESA treatment

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 1 country.

10 sites in 1 country

South Africa10 sites
  • Glynnwood Hospital

    Benoni, 1501

  • Universitas Private Hospital

    Bloemfontein, 9301

  • GVI Constantiaberg

    Cape Town, 7800

  • Groote Schuur Hospital; Renal Unit

    Cape Town, 7925

  • N1City Hospital

    Cape Town, 7925

  • Dr KB Parag & Raghubir Kidney and Dialysis Centre

    Durban, 4001

  • St Augustine Hospital / Chelmsford Medical Center; Nephrology

    Durban

  • Mayo Clinic

    Johannesburg, 1724

  • Sunninghill Hospital

    Johannesburg, 2157

  • Donald Gordon Medical Centre

    Johannesburg, 2193

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About this study

Official title: An Observational, Non-Interventional Cohort Study to Observe the Efficacy and Use of MIRCERA in the Treatment of Chronic Renal Anaemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V on Haemodialysis

This observational study will evaluate the efficacy and use of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera) in participants with Stage V chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis receiving an erythropoietin prior to study entry. Attending physicians should have made the decision of placing the participant on methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta in advance and not related to the study. The therapy will be administered by the attendant treating physician according to specifications in the package insert guidelines and to the routine of the site.

Conditions
Anemia
Being tested
Methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta
Medical subject headings
Anemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin betaDrug

    Also called Mircera

Study groups in NCT01940484
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Chronic Renal Anemia ParticipantsParticipants with chronic kidney disease and who are on hemodialysis and on methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta as per physician's discretion for treatment of chronic renal anemia will be observed for a period of 6-12 months.
Receives: Drug: Methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 2 (Month 1)

    Measured: Visit 2 (Month 1)

  2. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 3 (Month 2)

    Measured: Visit 3 (Month 2)

  3. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 4 (Month 3)

    Measured: Visit 4 (Month 3)

  4. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 5 (Month 4)

    Measured: Visit 5 (Month 4)

  5. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 6 (Month 5)

    Measured: Visit 6 (Month 5)

  6. Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 7 (Month 6)

    Measured: Visit 7 (Month 6)

  7. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 2 (Month 1)

    Measured: Visit 2 (Month 1)

  8. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 3 (Month 2)

    Measured: Visit 3 (Month 2)

  9. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 4 (Month 3)

    Measured: Visit 4 (Month 3)

  10. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 5 (Month 4)

    Measured: Visit 5 (Month 4)

  11. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 6 (Month 5)

    Measured: Visit 6 (Month 5)

  12. Mean Hemoglobin Value at Visit 7 (Month 6)

    Measured: Visit 7 (Month 6)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Mean Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta Dose During the Study

    Measured: Visit 2 (Month 1), Visit 3 (Month 2), Visit 4 (Month 3), Visit 5 (Month 4), Visit 6 (Month 5), Visit 7 (Month 6)

  2. Number of Participants With Dose Adjustments of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta

    Dose adjustment included dose increase or dose decrease with respect to previous visit's dose.

    Measured: Visit 2 (Month 1), Visit 3 (Month 2), Visit 4 (Month 3), Visit 5 (Month 4), Visit 6 (Month 5), Visit 7 (Month 6), Visit 8 (Month 7)

  3. Number of Participants Treated According to European Renal Best Practice Guideline (ERBPG) and National Kidney Function (NKF) Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF KDOQI) and Mircera Package Insert

    Number of participants who received treatment as per the guidelines specified by ERBPG, NKF KDOQI, and Mircera package insert were to be reported.

    Measured: Up to 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Sep 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Aug 2009
  3. Primary completion31 Jul 2012
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
98 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01940484
Sponsor's protocol ID
ML22344
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
9 Sep 2013
Last updated
5 Jul 2017

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Anemia, run by Hoffmann-La Roche at 10 sites in South Africa.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in South Africa. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 20 Apr 2016). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With Hemoglobin Values Within the Target Range of 11-12 g/dL at Visit 2 (Month 1) (time frame: Visit 2 (Month 1)). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Jul 2017.

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