Chemotherapy Induced AnemiaPhase 3NCT05301517
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat for the Treatment of Anemia in Participants Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Myeloid Malignancies
A Phase 3 study testing SEPO® and Roxadustat in people with Chemotherapy Induced Anemia, run by Kyntra Bio at 45 sites in China.
Trial summary
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of roxadustat for treatment of anemia in participants with non-myeloid malignancies receiving multi-cycle treatments of myelosuppressive chemotherapy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chemotherapy Induced Anemia
- What is being tested?
- SEPO® and Roxadustat
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine, Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 159 participants
- Where
- 45 sitesChina
- Study dates
- 16 Mar 2022to 21 Apr 2023
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of non-myeloid malignancy, by histological or cytological confirmation.
- Anemia related to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, defined as Hb ≤100 g/L at screening with documented participant's Hb level decrease ≥10 g/L after the initiation of chemotherapy as judged by the investigator.
- Planned concurrent treatment of cancer (myelosuppressive chemotherapy) for at least 8 additional weeks.
- Body weight ≥40 kg.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 1 or 2.
- Ferritin ≥50 nanograms (ng)/milliliter (mL) and transferrin saturation (TSAT) ≥10%.
Who cannot join
- Participants with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy when the anticipated outcome is cure.
- Participants who are only receiving hormonal products, biological products, novel immunosuppressive products (such as programmed cell death protein-1 [PD-1] and programmed death-ligand 1 [PD-L1] checkpoint inhibitors) or targeted biological or radiation therapy to treat/manage their cancer, however if chemotherapy is co-administered with these products, then it is acceptable to enroll the participant.
- Participants with hematocrit (HCT) ≥36%.
- Participants who have received an RBC transfusion or ESA within 4 weeks of randomization.
- Thromboembolic event (including but not limited to deep vein thrombosis [DVT], pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack [TIA] within previous 6 months of screening.
- Clinically significant anemia due to other etiologies such as iron deficiency, vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, autoimmune anemia, hemolysis, hemorrhage, or hereditary anemia such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia.
- The Investigator judges that the participant will be unable to fully participate in the study and complete it for any reason, including inability to comply with study procedures and treatment, addiction, or any other relevant medical conditions.
- Note: Other inclusion and exclusion criteria may apply.
Trial locations and contacts
45 sites in 1 country.
45 sites in 1 country
China45 sites
Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University
Baoding
Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing
Capital Medical University Chest Hospital
Beijing
Peking University Cancer Hospital
Beijing
Jilin Cancer Hospital
Changchun
Hunan Cancer Hospital
Changsha
Sichuan Cancer Hospital
Chengdu
Chongqing Bishan People's Hospital
Chongqing
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Xinqiao Hospital)
Chongqing
Deyang People's Hospital
Deyang
The First People's Hospital of Foshan
Foshan
Fujian Medical University Union Hospital
Fuzhou
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University - Gynecologic Oncology Department
Guangzhou
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University - Oncology Department
Guangzhou
Hangzhou Cancer Hospital
Hangzhou
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Hangzhou
Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital
Harbin
Anhui Cancer Hospital
Hefei
Jiangxi Cancer Hospital
Jiangxi
Shandong First Medical University Cancer Hospital
Jinan
The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University
Lanzhou
Jiangsu Province Hospital
Nanjing
The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Nanning
Neijiang Second People's Hospital
Neijiang
Ningbo First Hospital
Ningbo
Jiangxi Pingxiang People's Hospital
Pingxiang
The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University
Qingdao
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai
Shanghai Chest Hospital
Shanghai
Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital
Shanghai
Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute
Shenyang
The First Hospital of China Medical University - Oncology Department Breast Cancer Group
Shenyang
The First Hospital of China Medical University - Oncology Department Lung Cancer Group
Shenyang
Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen
Shanxi Cancer Hospital
Taiyuan
Union Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan
University of Science and Technology
Wuhan
Wuhan Fourth Hospital
Wuhan
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University
Xi'an
Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
Xinjiang
Xuzhou Central Hospital
Xuzhou
Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital
Yantai
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Yinchuan
Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhengzhou
Zhuzhou Central Hospital
Zhuzhou
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Open-label, Active-controlled, Multicenter Phase 3 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat for Treatment of Anemia in Subjects Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Myeloid Malignancies
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of roxadustat for treatment of anemia in participants with non-myeloid malignancies receiving multi-cycle treatments of myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
Read the detailed description
Participants who are eligible for participation will be randomized to roxadustat and SEPO® (recombinant human erythropoietin-α [rHuEPO-α]), and undergo a 12-week treatment period followed by a 4-week follow-up period.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy Induced Anemia
- Being tested
- SEPO®, Roxadustat
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SEPO®Drug
Also called Recombinant human erythropoietin-α [rHuEPO-α]
SEPO® will be administered per dose and schedule specified in the arm description.
RoxadustatDrug
Also called FG-4592
Roxadustat will be administered per dose and schedule specified in the arm description.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Roxadustat | Experimental | Participants will receive roxadustat, administered orally 3 times per week (TIW) for 12 weeks to achieve Hb levels of 100-120 g/L. The starting dose will be based on the participant's weight group. The maximum dose for individual participants may not exceed 3.5 milligrams (mg)/kilogram (kg) or 400 mg TIW whichever is lower. Receives: Drug: Roxadustat |
| SEPO® | Active comparator | Participants will receive SEPO®, injected subcutaneously TIW for 12 weeks to achieve Hb levels of 100-120 g/L. The starting dose will be 150 international units (IU)/kg subcutaneously TIW. Receives: Drug: SEPO® |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Level From Baseline to the Level Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
Hb levels measured from Weeks 9 through 13 will be averaged in order to provide a single measure for comparison to the baseline Hb levels.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Secondary outcomes (15)
Percentage of Participants who Achieve a ≥10 Grams (g)/Liter (L) Increase in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Require Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion or Hb <60 g/L or with any Hb< 60 g/L From Week 5 Through Week 13
Measured: Week 5 through Week 13
Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Anemia (FACT-An) Subscale Score Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
FACT-An subscale scores will be averaged over Weeks 9 through 13 in order to provide a single measure for comparison to the baseline score.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) Subscale Score Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
FACIT-F subscale scores will be averaged over Weeks 9 through 13 in order to provide a single measure for comparison to the baseline score.
Measured: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Percentage of Participants who Require Dose Reduction or a Dose-Hold of Chemotherapy Due to Anemia
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Change in Hb From Baseline up to 4 Weeks After the Last Dose of Chemotherapy During the Treatment Period
Measured: Baseline up to 4 weeks after the last dose of chemotherapy (up to Week 16)
Change in Hb From Baseline Through Week 9
Measured: Baseline through Week 9
Change in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve a ≥ 15 g/L Increase in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve Hb Levels ≥ 110 g/L From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve an Increase in Hb of 15 g/L or Attaining a Hb of 110 g/L From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Time to First RBC Transfusion
Measured: Baseline up to Week 13
Percentage of Participants Requiring 1 or More RBC Transfusion
Measured: Baseline up to Week 13
Number of RBC Transfusions Adjusted for Exposure From Baseline Through Week 13
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Require RBC Transfusion as Medical Intervention and/or Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) as a Rescue Agent
Measured: Baseline through Week 13
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Mar 2022
- Study start16 Mar 2022
- Primary completion3 Apr 2023
- Study completion21 Apr 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chemotherapy Induced AnemiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 159 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kyntra Bio
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05301517
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FGCL-4592-898
- Status last verified
- Jun 2023
- First submitted
- 19 Mar 2022
- Last updated
- 6 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Lu S, Wu J, Jiang J, Guo Q, Yu Y, Liu Y, Zhang H, Qian L, Dai X, Xie Y, Fu T, Lee T, Lu Y, Ma R, Eisner MD. Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat for Anemia in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Nonmyeloid Malignancies: A Randomized, Open-Label, Active-Controlled Phase III Study. J Clin Oncol. 2025 Jan 10;43(2):143-153. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.02742. Epub 2024 Oct 1.
PubMed 39353163Glaspy J, Gabrail NY, Locantore-Ford P, Lee T, Modelska K, Samal V, Henry DH. Open-label, Phase 2 study of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in patients receiving chemotherapy for non-myeloid malignancies. Am J Hematol. 2023 May;98(5):703-711. doi: 10.1002/ajh.26865. Epub 2023 Feb 24.
PubMed 36710399
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Randomized, Open-label, Active-controlled, Multicenter Phase 3 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat for Treatment of Anemia in Subjects Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Myeloid Malignancies
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05301517
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FGCL-4592-898
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy Induced Anemia
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 159 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kyntra BioIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 16 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Apr 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Apr 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The main goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of roxadustat for treatment of anemia in participants with non-myeloid malignancies receiving multi-cycle treatments of myelosuppressive chemotherapy.
Detailed description
Participants who are eligible for participation will be randomized to roxadustat and SEPO® (recombinant human erythropoietin-α [rHuEPO-α]), and undergo a 12-week treatment period followed by a 4-week follow-up period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Roxadustat | Experimental | Drug: RoxadustatParticipants will receive roxadustat, administered orally 3 times per week (TIW) for 12 weeks to achieve Hb levels of 100-120 g/L. The starting dose will be based on the participant's weight group. The maximum dose for individual participants may not exceed 3.5 milligrams (mg)/kilogram (kg) or 400 mg TIW whichever is lower. |
| SEPO® | Active comparator | Drug: SEPO®Participants will receive SEPO®, injected subcutaneously TIW for 12 weeks to achieve Hb levels of 100-120 g/L. The starting dose will be 150 international units (IU)/kg subcutaneously TIW. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Diagnosis of non-myeloid malignancy, by histological or cytological confirmation.
- Anemia related to myelosuppressive chemotherapy, defined as Hb ≤100 g/L at screening with documented participant's Hb level decrease ≥10 g/L after the initiation of chemotherapy as judged by the investigator.
- Planned concurrent treatment of cancer (myelosuppressive chemotherapy) for at least 8 additional weeks.
- Body weight ≥40 kg.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 1 or 2.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Participants with cancer receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy when the anticipated outcome is cure.
- Participants who are only receiving hormonal products, biological products, novel immunosuppressive products (such as programmed cell death protein-1 [PD-1] and programmed death-ligand 1 [PD-L1] checkpoint inhibitors) or targeted biological or radiation therapy to treat/manage their cancer, however if chemotherapy is co-administered with these products, then it is acceptable to enroll the participant.
- Participants with hematocrit (HCT) ≥36%.
- Participants who have received an RBC transfusion or ESA within 4 weeks of randomization.
- Thromboembolic event (including but not limited to deep vein thrombosis [DVT], pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attack [TIA] within previous 6 months of screening.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SEPO®Also: Recombinant human erythropoietin-α [rHuEPO-α]SEPO® will be administered per dose and schedule specified in the arm description. | Drug | SEPO® |
| RoxadustatAlso: FG-4592Roxadustat will be administered per dose and schedule specified in the arm description. | Drug | Roxadustat |
Primary outcome
Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Level From Baseline to the Level Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Hb levels measured from Weeks 9 through 13 will be averaged in order to provide a single measure for comparison to the baseline Hb levels.
15 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants who Achieve a ≥10 Grams (g)/Liter (L) Increase in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Require Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion or Hb <60 g/L or with any Hb< 60 g/L From Week 5 Through Week 13
Time frame: Week 5 through Week 13
Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Anemia (FACT-An) Subscale Score Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Change From Baseline in Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F) Subscale Score Averaged Over Weeks 9-13
Time frame: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13
Percentage of Participants who Require Dose Reduction or a Dose-Hold of Chemotherapy Due to Anemia
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Change in Hb From Baseline up to 4 Weeks After the Last Dose of Chemotherapy During the Treatment Period
Time frame: Baseline up to 4 weeks after the last dose of chemotherapy (up to Week 16)
Change in Hb From Baseline Through Week 9
Time frame: Baseline through Week 9
Change in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve a ≥ 15 g/L Increase in Hb From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve Hb Levels ≥ 110 g/L From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Achieve an Increase in Hb of 15 g/L or Attaining a Hb of 110 g/L From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Time to First RBC Transfusion
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 13
Percentage of Participants Requiring 1 or More RBC Transfusion
Time frame: Baseline up to Week 13
Number of RBC Transfusions Adjusted for Exposure From Baseline Through Week 13
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Percentage of Participants who Require RBC Transfusion as Medical Intervention and/or Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) as a Rescue Agent
Time frame: Baseline through Week 13
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Jun 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39353163Lu S, Wu J, Jiang J, Guo Q, Yu Y, Liu Y, Zhang H, Qian L, Dai X, Xie Y, Fu T, Lee T, Lu Y, Ma R, Eisner MD. Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat for Anemia in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Nonmyeloid Malignancies: A Randomized, Open-Label, Active-Controlled Phase III Study. J Clin Oncol. 2025 Jan 10;43(2):143-153. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.02742. Epub 2024 Oct 1.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36710399Glaspy J, Gabrail NY, Locantore-Ford P, Lee T, Modelska K, Samal V, Henry DH. Open-label, Phase 2 study of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in patients receiving chemotherapy for non-myeloid malignancies. Am J Hematol. 2023 May;98(5):703-711. doi: 10.1002/ajh.26865. Epub 2023 Feb 24.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
45 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing SEPO® and Roxadustat in people with Chemotherapy Induced Anemia, run by Kyntra Bio at 45 sites in China.
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 6 inclusion and 8 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 6 Jun 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 45 sites in China. 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Level From Baseline to the Level Averaged Over Weeks 9-13 (time frame: Baseline, Weeks 9 through 13). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05301517, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 6 Jun 2023.