Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Ferrlecit® Versus Oral Iron on Iron Deficient Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients Receiving Erythropoietic Agents (NCT NCT00224042)

NCT ID: NCT00224042

Last Updated: 2012-03-29

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

52 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline

Results posted on

2012-03-29

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Ferrlecit
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
Overall Study
STARTED
26
26
Overall Study
COMPLETED
20
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Ferrlecit
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
Overall Study
Adverse Event
2
1
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
0
1
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
Overall Study
Did not meet lab incusion criteria
2
3
Overall Study
Other
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Ferrlecit® Versus Oral Iron on Iron Deficient Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients Receiving Erythropoietic Agents

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=26 Participants
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=26 Participants
Total
n=52 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
12 Participants
n=99 Participants
8 Participants
n=107 Participants
20 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
18 Participants
n=107 Participants
32 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age Continuous
67.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.75 • n=99 Participants
66.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.65 • n=107 Participants
66.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.13 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=99 Participants
16 Participants
n=107 Participants
28 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
24 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
26 participants
n=99 Participants
26 participants
n=107 Participants
52 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=24 Participants
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=24 Participants
Baseline Hemoglobin Concentration
10.3 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.90
10.4 g/dL
Standard Deviation 0.92

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 10 weeks

Population: Modified ITT with LOCF imputation

Change from baseline to 7 weeks after 4 consecutive weekly Ferrlecit 250 mg intravenious infusion and change from baseline to 4 weeks after 6 weeks oral ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablets t.i.d.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=24 Participants
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=24 Participants
Change in Hemoglobin (Hgb)
1.2 g/dL
Standard Deviation 1.23
1.0 g/dL
Standard Deviation 1.34

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=24 Participants
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=24 Participants
Baseline Serum Ferritin Concentration
74.3 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 80.95
68.7 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 67.36

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline to 10 weeks

Population: Modified ITT with LOCF imputation

Change from baseline to 7 weeks after 4 consecutive weekly Ferrlecit 250 mg intravenious infusion and change from baseline to 4 weeks after 6 weeks oral ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablets t.i.d.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=24 Participants
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=24 Participants
Change in Serum Ferritin
150.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 113.11
18.1 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 33.66

Adverse Events

Ferrlecit

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Oral Iron

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=26 participants at risk
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=26 participants at risk
Cardiac disorders
Acerbation of Chronic Heart Failure
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Pyelonephritis
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/26
General disorders
Pain Chest
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/26
Cardiac disorders
Acute Coronary Syndrome
0.00%
0/26
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Myocardiac Infarction
0.00%
0/26
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Gout Attack
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/26
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary Edema
0.00%
0/26
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Ferrlecit
n=26 participants at risk
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection
Oral Iron
n=26 participants at risk
General disorders
Fever
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Infection
15.4%
4/26 • Number of events 4
0.00%
0/26
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Accidental Injury
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/26
General disorders
Abdominal Pain
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/26
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
11.5%
3/26 • Number of events 3
0.00%
0/26
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
19.2%
5/26 • Number of events 7
11.5%
3/26 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastritis
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
15.4%
4/26 • Number of events 6
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 5
0.00%
0/26
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Melena
0.00%
0/26
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.00%
0/26
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Edema
0.00%
0/26
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Peripheral Edema
0.00%
0/26
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
11.5%
3/26 • Number of events 3
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rhinitis
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Increase Cough
3.8%
1/26 • Number of events 1
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
0.00%
0/26
7.7%
2/26 • Number of events 2

Additional Information

Gary Hoel, RPh, PhD, Executive Director of Clinical Research

Watson Laboratories, Inc.

Phone: 801-588-6641

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

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