NESP Pediatric Study

May 6, 2013 updated by: Amgen

An Open-label, Randomized, Non-inferiority Study of Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein (NESP) and Recombinant Human Erythropoietin (rHuEPO) for the Treatment of Anemia in Pediatric Subjects With Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI) or End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Receiving Dialysis

Open-label, randomized study of NESP in pediatric subjects 18 years of age or younger. Subjects will receive study drug (NESP or rHuEPO) for 28 weeks after a 2 week screening and baseline period. During the study, procedures include bloodwork for laboratory assessments and vital signs. Dose titration determined by hemoglobin values taken weekly during the study. Antibody samples taken at baseline and during the end of study assessments. A physical examination and laboratory tests will conclude the study.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

120

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 1 to 18 years of age
  • ESRD receiving dialysis or CRI with eGFR less than 30 mL/min
  • Baseline hemoglobin 9.5 - 12.5 g/dL and iron replete
  • Stable rHuEPO therapy for 8 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Scheduled for a living-related kidney transplant
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure
  • seizure activity
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Major surgery within 12 weeks or active inflammatory disease
  • Currently receiving antibiotics
  • Clinical evidence of malignancy
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: darbepoetin alfa
Drug: darbepoetin alfa
Dose 100U rHuEPO = 0.42 mcg NESP; adjust as necessary (+/- 25% of the starting dose) to maintain Hb withing 10.0 - 12.5 g/dL
Active Comparator: rHuEPO
Drug: rHuEPO
same as previous rHuEPO dose at randomization; adjust as necessary (+/- 25% of the starting dose) to maintain Hb withing 10.0 - 12.5 g/dL

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To demonstrate that NESP is comparable (not inferior) to rHuEPO for the treatment of anemia in pediatric subjects with CRI or ESRD receiving dialysis
Time Frame: Entire Study
Entire Study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To determine the safety and tolerability of NESP in the treatment of anemia in the pediatric population with CRI or ESRD
Time Frame: Entire Study
Entire Study

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Amgen

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2000

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 6, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 6, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

September 10, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 8, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 20000100

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