A Study of Subcutaneous C.E.R.A. for the Maintenance of Hemoglobin Levels in Participants With Ch… (NCT00642304) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
A Study of Subcutaneous C.E.R.A. for the Maintenance of Hemoglobin Levels in Participants With Chronic Renal Anemia Not on Dialysis.
Netherlands20 participantsStarted 2008-03-27
Plain-language summary
This single arm study will assess the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous C.E.R.A. when administered for the maintenance of hemoglobin levels in participants with chronic renal anemia, not on dialysis. Participants currently receiving maintenance treatment with subcutaneous darbepoetin alfa or epoetin beta will receive monthly injections of C.E.R.A., with the starting dose (120, 200 or 300 micrograms \[mcg\] subcutaneously \[SC\]) derived from the dose of darbepoetin alfa or epoetin beta they were receiving in the week preceding study start.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronic renal anemia
* Stable darbepoetin alfa or epoetin beta therapy for past 8 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Transfusion of red blood cells during previous 8 weeks
* Poorly controlled hypertension requiring interruption of epoetin treatment in previous 6 months
* Acute or chronic bleeding requiring therapy within previous 8 weeks
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Percentage of Participants Maintaining Hb Concentration Within +/-1 Gram Per Deciliter (g/dL) of Their Reference Hb and Between 10.5 to 12.5 g/dL Throughout the Efficacy Evaluation Period (EEP)