Head-to-Head Study of Etelcalcetide and Cinacalcet in Asian Hemodialysis Patients With Secondary … (NCT03299244) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Head-to-Head Study of Etelcalcetide and Cinacalcet in Asian Hemodialysis Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
China, Hong Kong, India637 participantsStarted 2018-05-15
Plain-language summary
The primary objective is to demonstrate that treatment with etelcalcetide (AMG 416) is not inferior to treatment with cinacalcet for lowering serum intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels by \> 30% from baseline among participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) who require management with hemodialysis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject has provided informed consent prior to performing any study-related activities/procedures.
* Male or female subjects ≥ 18 years of age or older at the time of signing informed consent.
* Subject must be receiving maintenance hemodialysis 3 times weekly for at least 3 months, with adequate hemodialysis based on a delivered measure of dialysis adequacy (Kt/V) ≥ 1.2 or urea reduction ratio ≥ 65% within 4 weeks prior to screening laboratory assessments. The Kt/V formula used for a subject must be the formula used during routine care prior to screening.
* Dialysate calcium concentration must be ≥ 2.5 mEq/L (1.25 mmol/L) and stable for at least 4 weeks prior to screening laboratory assessments, and must remain ≥ 2.5 mEq/L (1.25 mmol/L) for the duration of the study.
* Subject must have SHPT as defined by one central laboratory screening predialysis serum PTH value \> 500 pg/mL, within 2 weeks prior to randomization.
* Subject currently receiving vitamin D sterols must have had no more than a maximum dose change of 50% within the 4 weeks prior to screening laboratory assessments, remain stable through randomization, and be expected to maintain stable doses for the duration of the study, except for adjustments allowed per protocol or for safety reasons.
* Subject must have 1 screening predialysis serum cCa laboratory value ≥ 8.3 mg/dL measured within 2 weeks prior to randomization.
* A subject receiving calcium supplements must have had no more than a m…
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 With > 30% Reduction From Baseline in Mean Predialysis Intact Parathyroid Hormone During the Efficacy Assessment Phase - Non-inferiority Analysis
Timeframe: Baseline and the efficacy assessment phase (EAP; defined as weeks 20 to 27, inclusive).