Anemia Studies in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Erythropoiesis Via a Novel Prolyl Hydroxylase Inh… (NCT03400033) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Anemia Studies in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Erythropoiesis Via a Novel Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor (PHI) Daprodustat-Three-times Weekly Dosing in Dialysis (ASCEND-TD)
United States, Argentina, Australia407 participantsStarted 2018-09-05
Plain-language summary
This Phase 3 study in hemodialysis-dependent subjects with anemia will evaluate the efficacy and safety of daprodustat administered three-times weekly compared to epoetin alfa, the current standard of care. This study includes a 4 week Screening Period, a 52 week Treatment Period and a 4 to 6 week follow-up period. Each subject will remain in the study for up to 62 weeks. Approximately 402 subjects will be randomized to receive either daprodustat three times weekly or epoetin alfa three-times weekly or once weekly, depending on dose level.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subject must be 18 to 99 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent.
* Use of any approved rhEPO or analog for at least 8 weeks prior to the screening visit and continuing during the screening period until randomization (Day 1).
* Hgb concentration (measured by HemoCue) within the following range: Week -4: Hgb 8 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (5 to 7.1 millimoles/liter). If Hgb is 11.6 to 11.9 grams/deciliter (7.2 to 7.4 millimoles/liter), up to two retests are allowed; the retest value must be between 8 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (5 to 7.1 millimoles/liter). Day 1: Hgb 8 to 11 grams/deciliter (5 to 6.8 millimoles/liter) and receiving at least the minimum rhEPO or analog dose 3. Hgb\>11 to 11.5 grams/deciliter (6.8 to 7.1 millimoles/liter) and receiving greater than the minimum rhEPO or analog dose 3.
* On hemodialysis (including hemofiltration or hemodiafiltration) \>90 days prior to screening and continuing during the screening period.
* On hemodialysis (in-center) \>=3 times per week.
* Male and female subjects are eligible. A female subject is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and at least one of the following conditions applies: Not a woman of childbearing potential (WOCBP), or A WOCBP who agrees to follow the contraceptive guidance from at least 28 days prior to first dose of study treatment and for at least 28 days after the last dose of study treatment.
* Capable of giving signed informed consent.
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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?
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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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Mean Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin Levels Over the Evaluation Period (Week 28 to Week 52)
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-dose on Day 1) and evaluation period (Week 28 to Week 52)