Observational Study of MIRCERA in Users of Self-Application and Multidose Systems

November 18, 2015 updated by: Hoffmann-La Roche
This non-interventional, observational study investigates the efficiency, safety and acceptance of MIRCERA in participants, who received erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) using a self-application system. For each participant, the investigator documents 9 months of treatment with Mircera with respect to efficacy, safety and acceptance.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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240

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants with chronic kidney disease who received ESA therapy or multidose system before they changed to MIRCERA

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Anemia caused by CKD only
  • Life expectancy of more than (>) 9 months in the judgment of the attending physician
  • Ferritin >200 micrograms per liter (mcg/L) in accordance with the relevant guidelines
  • The time point of changing to Mircera was only 3 months ago at the longest

Exclusion Criteria:

N/A

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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MIRCERA Ready-To-Use-Syringe
Participants will use MIRCERA ready-to-use-syringes (methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta 0.6 micrograms per kilogram [mcg/kg]) every 2 weeks (q2w) up to 9 months
Device: MIRCERA
Methoxy polyethylene glycol epoetin beta (0.6 mcg/kg q2w) will be administered using MIRCERA ready-to-use-syringes up to 9 months.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With Previous Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) Treatment
Time Frame: Baseline
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non- satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) with previous ESA treatment was reported. For participants who had multiple previous ESA treatments, the latest applied ESA before start of Mircera therapy was considered.
Baseline
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 1
Time Frame: Month 1
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 1
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 2
Time Frame: Month 2
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 2
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 3
Time Frame: Month 3
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 3
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 4
Time Frame: Month 4
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 4
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 5
Time Frame: Month 5
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 5
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 6
Time Frame: Month 6
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 6
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 7
Time Frame: Month 7
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 7
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 8
Time Frame: Month 8
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 8
Percentage of Participants Satisfied With the MIRCERA Treatment, Application, Preparation, Storage, and Disposal at Month 9
Time Frame: Month 9
Participant satisfaction was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Percentage of participants who were satisfied (with a rating of 1 [satisfying]) was reported for each of the MIRCERA parameters.
Month 9
Change From Baseline in Pain Sensation Using Visual Analogue Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, Months 1-9
Pain sensation was reported by participants using a visual scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (strong pain). Pain sensation at baseline referred to pain sensation regarding previous ESA. Change of pain sensation = pain sensation regarding previous ESA (baseline)' minus 'pain sensation regarding MIRCERA (Month 1-9). Positive numbers indicate less pain sensation during MIRCERA application.
Baseline, Months 1-9
Percentage of Participants Who Reported Easement of Therapy With MIRCERA
Time Frame: 9 months
9 months
Percentage of Participants Who Continued Treatment After End of Study
Time Frame: End of observation period (Month 9)
End of observation period (Month 9)
Average Monthly Dose of MIRCERA
Time Frame: 9 months
9 months
Number of MIRCERA Dose Adaptations
Time Frame: 9 months
9 months
Mean Monthly Administrations of MIRCERA
Time Frame: 9 months
9 months
Percentage of Participants With Pre-Post Shift for Participant Satisfaction With Treatment
Time Frame: Baseline, Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Participant satisfaction with treatment was measured using 3 categories (1=satisfying, 2=undecided, 3=non-satisfying). Participant pre-post comparison of satisfaction rating was done by considering the difference of baseline rating (satisfaction rating for previous ESA) and rating at respective visit (satisfaction rating for MIRCERA). Thus, possible results were -2, -1, 0, 1, and 2, with positive values indicating a greater satisfaction with MIRCERA than with the previous ESA (acceptance and preference of MIRCERA over previous ESA). Percentage of participants with each possible result category (-2, -1, 0, 1, 2) is reported at each visit.
Baseline, Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hb) Concentration
Time Frame: Baseline, Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Baseline, Months 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Hoffmann-La Roche

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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January 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

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November 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

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November 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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September 1, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 1, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

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September 3, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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December 22, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 18, 2015

Last Verified

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November 1, 2015

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  • ML21387

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