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A Study to Test the Non-Inferiority of Ferric Bepectate IV Against Ferric Carboxymaltose in Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia

18 augustus 2026 bijgewerkt door: AFT Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

A Multicentre, Prospective, Randomized, Active-Controlled, Open-Label, Phase III Study to Test the Non-Inferiority of Intravenous Injection of Ferric Bepectate IV Injection Compared to Ferric Carboxymaltose for Treatment of Patients With Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA)

The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a new intravenous iron formulation (Ferric Bepectate IV Injection) can treat adult patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) by increasing blood hemoglobin (Hb) as an established formulation (Ferric carboxymaltose). It will also learn about the safety of Ferric Bepectate IV Injection. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Does hemoglobin increase by the same amount 6 weeks after each treatment?
  • What medical problems do participants have when being treated with the drug? Researchers will compare single dose treatment plans of Ferric Bepectate to double dose treatment plans of both Ferric Bepectate and Ferric carboxymaltose.

Participants and researchers will know which drug they are being provided (open-label). Participants will visit the clinic 5 times over 6 weeks for checkups, blood tests and questionaries. The first two visits will be seven days apart and include the two doses of iron treatment.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

Iron is essential for the normal functioning of a human body. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) occurs when blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells, preventing adequate distribution of oxygen throughout the tissue of the body.

IDA, if left uncorrected, may result in complications such as extreme fatigue, weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats or even heart failure in some cases, in addition to reducing the overall quality of life of a patient. Iron supplementation can effectively treat IDA. An iron-rich diet is known to enhance iron levels, however supplementation is limited by the bio-availability of iron compounds. Oral iron treatment is the most common form of therapy for iron supplementation. However, oral iron supplementation is not ideal for all patients, as adverse events are common, and some patients also fail to respond. Common adverse events (AEs) include significant gastrointestinal discomfort, metallic taste and staining of teeth, resulting in patience discontinuing the treatment. Intravenous (i.v) iron therapy is regarded as a safe method to correct anemia resulting from several conditions that avoids many of the gastrointestinal AEs common with oral iron supplementation.

Ferric carboxymaltose is an established i.v iron formulation approved to treat IDA in Europe and USA. In patients with high iron need, ferric carboxymaltose requires at least two injections, at least 7 days apart. A new i.v. iron formulation has been developed, Ferric Bepectate IV Injection. Ferric Bepectate IV Injection has the potential to be dosed at higher volumes compared to other i.v. iron formulations, allowing for patients with high iron needs to only undergo a single infusion, reducing the medical burden on both the patient and the medical system, and providing a rapid improvement to IDA and associated symptoms.

The current phase 3 study aims to compare Ferric Bepectate IV Injection with two Ferric carboxymaltose formulations (comparators: Ferinject® and Injectafer®) to determine non-inferiority between the Ferric Bepectate IV Injection single dose administration and the current approved dosing for the comparators. A comparison between treatments of the change of hemoglobin (Hb) from baseline after 6 weeks will be the primary outcome. Safety of each treatment will also be assessed to determine superiority, by examining the number of adverse events in the 2 hour period following the beginning of infusion. Key secondary safety endpoints will assess the difference in volume-corrected urine iron after i.v administration, and incidence of hypophosphatemia during the 6 week follow-up period.

A two-dose administration of Ferric Bepectate IV Injection will also be assessed to compare efficacy, tolerance, and safety with the single-dose administration and the comparators.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

1366

Fase

  • Fase 3

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Locaties

  • Bulgarije
      • Sofia, Bulgarije
        • Medical Center Levitas EOOD
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Boris Krumov, MD
  • Polen
      • Skórzewo, Polen
        • Szpital AidPort
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Michal Kwiatek, MD
  • Roemenië
      • Bragadiru, Roemenië
        • Ames Medical Research
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Carastoian Nicoleta, MD
      • Bucharest, Roemenië
        • Colentina Clinical Hospital
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Daniela Georgescu, MD
      • Bucharest, Roemenië
        • Sana Medical Center
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Adrian Sarbu, MD
      • Cluj-Napoca, Roemenië
        • The Oncology Institute
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Ciprian Tomuleasa, MD
  • Verenigde Staten
    • Florida
      • Coral Gables, Florida, Verenigde Staten, 33146
        • Pharmasouth Research
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Francisco Quintana, MD
      • Melbourne, Florida, Verenigde Staten, 32934
        • Trialmed Melbourne
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Murray A Kimmel, MD
      • The Villages, Florida, Verenigde Staten, 32162
        • Trialmed The Villages
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Angela Okolie, MD
    • Texas
      • Dallas, Texas, Verenigde Staten, 75246
        • M3 Wake Research
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Ralph Cox, MD
      • Houston, Texas, Verenigde Staten, 77075
        • PatientCare Clinical Research
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Anibal Rossel, MD
      • San Antonio, Texas, Verenigde Staten, 78229
        • Trialmed San Antonio
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Tahira Alves, MD
      • Sugar Land, Texas, Verenigde Staten, 77478
        • Olympus Clinical Research
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Harish Thakker, MD

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen
  • Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female patient at least 18 years old at the time of screening
  2. Patients with general iron deficiency anaemia IDA
  3. Patients with serum ferritin levels ≤40 ng/mL inclusive
  4. Patients with haemoglobin (Hb) levels <10 g/dL
  5. Patients ≥ 35 kg body weight
  6. The patient has adequate hepatic and renal function defined as a serum aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase level that are no more than 3 times the upper limit of the normal range, a serum bilirubin level that is no more than 2 times the upper limit of the normal range and a serum creatinine level of less than 2 mg/dL.
  7. The patient is able to understand the protocol and provides informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
  2. Female patients not willing to use a safe method of contraception (PEARL index <1) for the full study (screening - V5).
  3. Severe physical inability, e.g., ASA physical status IV or V.
  4. Non-iron deficiency anaemia, e.g., known Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, hemoglobinopathy, or unexplained anaemia.
  5. Patients with life-threatening anaemia, defined as Hb < 6.5 g/dL.
  6. Patient is expected to require a blood transfusion within the study period or has had a blood transfusion within the 30 days prior screening.
  7. Anticipated medical need for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents during the study period (screening - V5).
  8. Patients with hemodynamic instability due to any ongoing bleeding. Absence of ongoing bleeding will be confirmed either by decision of two independent physicians or by removal of drainage whichever occurs earlier in routine care.
  9. Patient has undergone a surgical procedure during the 30 days prior to screening, and/or is expected to undergo a surgical procedure during the study period (screening - V5).

  10. Patients with any contraindication to the investigational products, e.g.,

    1. known sensitivity to iron or an ingredient of the investigational products,
    2. significant history of systemic allergic reactions,
    3. hemochromatosis, thalassemia or TSAT >50% as indicator of iron overload,
    4. acute or chronic intoxication,
    5. infection (patient on non-prophylactic antibiotics),
    6. chronic liver disease and/or screening ALT or AST above three times the upper limit of the normal range.
    7. chronic kidney disease, defined as GFR <30 mL/min.
  11. Primary hematologic disease.
  12. Drug or alcohol abuse according to WHO definition.
  13. Potentially unreliable patients, and those judged by the investigator to be unsuitable for the study.
  14. Current or previous participation in another clinical trial during the last 90 days before screening.
  15. Exclusion criteria according to SmPC of Ferric Carboxymaltose.
  16. The following concomitant treatments prescribed by a physician for non-iron deficiency anaemia (e.g., known vitamin B12 or folate deficiency), hemoglobinopathy, or unexplained anaemia are not allowed during the study and 24 weeks before screening: Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, vitamin B12, Folic acid or other I.V. or oral iron products.
  17. Estimated life expectancy of <6 months or, for cancer patients, an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status >1

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Geen (open label)

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection single dose (US/Japan)
Single dose experimental treatment arm for USA and Japan. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 2000 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection
Ferric Bepectate IV Injection 50 mg iron/mL
Andere namen:
  • Feramyl
  • Ferric bepectate
Experimenteel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection single dose (RoW)
Single dose experimental treatment arm for rest of world. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 2000 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection
Ferric Bepectate IV Injection 50 mg iron/mL
Andere namen:
  • Feramyl
  • Ferric bepectate
Experimenteel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection two doses (US/Japan)
Two dose experimental treatment arm for USA and Japan. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 1000 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection
Ferric Bepectate IV Injection 50 mg iron/mL
Andere namen:
  • Feramyl
  • Ferric bepectate
Experimenteel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection two doses (RoW)
Two dose experimental treatment arm for rest of world. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 1000 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Bepectate IV Injection
Ferric Bepectate IV Injection 50 mg iron/mL
Andere namen:
  • Feramyl
  • Ferric bepectate
Actieve vergelijker: Injectafer (US/Japan)
Two dose ferric carboxymaltose active comparator treatment for USA and Japan. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 750 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection [Injectafer®]
Ferric carboxymaltose (Injectafer®) 50 mg iron/mL in two doses 7-9 days apart
Andere namen:
  • Injectafer
Actieve vergelijker: Ferinject (RoW)
Two dose ferric carboxymaltose active comparator treatment for rest of world. 50 mg iron/mL. Up to 1000 mg per dose.
Geneesmiddel: Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection [Ferinject]
Ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject®) 50 mg iron/mL in two doses 7-9 days apart
Andere namen:
  • Injecteren

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Change in hemoglobin comparing one dose Ferric bepectate and two dose Injectafer treatment
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
The mean change in blood hemoglobin from baseline at week 6 showing non-inferiority between the treatment groups Ferric Bepectate IV Injection (single dose) and Injectafer
6 weeks
Change in hemoglobin comparing one dose Ferric bepectate and two dose Ferinject treatment
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
The mean change in blood hemoglobin from baseline at week 6 showing non-inferiority between the treatment groups Ferric Bepectate IV Injection (single dose) and Ferinject
6 weeks
Incidence of treatment emergent adverse events
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours post infusion start
Incidence of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) during the 2 hours following the start of infusion
2 hours post infusion start

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Blood hemoglobin amount
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean blood hemoglobin at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6 timepoints. Compared between all treatment groups.
6 weeks
Hemoglobin change from baseline
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in blood hemoglobin from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6.
6 weeks
Serum iron change from baseline
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum iron from baseline at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6 timepoints. Compared between all treatment groups.
6 weeks
Serum ferritin change from baseline
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum ferritin from baseline at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6 timepoints. Compared between all treatment groups.
6 weeks
Serum transferrin change from baseline
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum transferrin from baseline at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6 timepoints. Compared between all treatment groups.
6 weeks
Serum transferrin saturation change from baseline
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum transferrin saturation (TSAT) from baseline at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6 timepoints. Compared between all treatment groups.
6 weeks
Response Rate
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Proportion of patients with normalization (defined in WHO classification) of hemoglobin at week 6 (Response Rate).
6 weeks
Time to normalization of hemoglobin
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Time to normalization normalization (defined in WHO classification) of hemoglobin at week 6 (Response Rate).
6 weeks
Incidence of hypophosphatemia
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Incidence of hypophosphatemia (serum phosphate < 2 mg/dL) at any time during the follow-up period (baseline - week 6)
6 weeks
Volume-corrected urine iron amount
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours
Pre- and post-difference of volume-corrected urine iron levels measured before and in the first urine after the end of i.v. administration, (volume corrected iron urine is defined as the ratio between urine iron and urine creatinine)
2 hours
Adverse event severity
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours following infusion start
Severity of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) during the 2 hours following infusion start
2 hours following infusion start
Adverse event incidence and severity
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Incidence and severity of TEAEs during the entire study period (screening - V5)
6 weeks
Treatment related adverse event incidence and severity
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Incidence and severity of AEs classified as possibly, probably or definitely related to the study drug (Treatment related adverse events; TRAE) during the study period (screening - V5)
6 weeks
Incidence of injection/infusion site reactions and hypersensitivity reactions
Tijdsspanne: 2 hours following infusion start
Incidence of injection/infusion site reactions and hypersensitivity reactions
2 hours following infusion start
Change in serum phosphate
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum phosphate from baseline to week 6
6 weeks
Change in serum calcium
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum calcium from baseline to week 6
6 weeks
ECG changes
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks

Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes from baseline at week 1, 2, 4 and 6. The ECG will specifically assess the following parameters:

  • Heart Rate
  • QT interval
  • ST depression
  • T wave inversion
  • Prescence of tachycardia
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy
  • Investigator interpretation (normal, abnormal NCS, abnormal CS)
6 weeks
ECG and Hemoglobin relationship
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Relation between electrocardiogram (ECG) investigator interpretation (normal, abnormal NCS, abnormal CS) and hemoglobin at baseline and End of Treatment
6 weeks
Change in fatigue symptoms
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Change in fatigue symptoms from baseline at week 6 measured by the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue Scale (FACIT-Fatigue). A final score of 0-52 is calculated, where a high score indicates better quality of life.
6 weeks

Andere uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Pooled data hemoglobin amount
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean hemoglobin at weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Pooled data change in hemoglobin
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in hemoglobin from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Pooled data change in serum iron
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum iron from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Pooled data change in serum ferritin
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum ferritin from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Pooled data change in serum transferrin
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum transferrin from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Pooled data change in serum transferrin saturation
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Mean change in serum transferrin saturation (TSAT) from baseline to weeks 1, 2, 4 and 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Proportion of patients requiring blood transfusion
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Proportion of patients who require red blood cell transfusion up to week 6. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks
Duration of hospital stay
Tijdsspanne: 6 weeks
Duration of hospital stay (days), if applicable. Pooled data (USA+Japan+RoW) between study regions.
6 weeks

Medewerkers en onderzoekers

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Sponsor

AFT Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

Medewerkers

HungaroTrial

Onderzoekers

  • Studie directeur: Ioana Stanescu, Phil.Lic., MSc., AFT Pharmaceuticals

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

1 december 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 juni 2028

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 juli 2028

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

30 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

30 juni 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

7 juli 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

20 augustus 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

18 augustus 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 augustus 2026

Meer informatie

Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie

Trefwoorden

Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden

Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • AFT-FERA-01
  • 2026-527543-17-00 (Ctis)
  • U1111-1343-1640 (Register-ID: UTN)

Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)

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Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd geneesmiddel

Ja

Bestudeert een door de Amerikaanse FDA gereguleerd apparaatproduct

Nee

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