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A Study of Roxadustat for the Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and Not Receiving Dialysis

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01750190
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : December 17, 2012
Results First Posted : October 1, 2021
Last Update Posted : October 1, 2021
Sponsor:
Collaborators:
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
AstraZeneca
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
FibroGen

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether roxadustat is safe and effective in the treatment of anemia in participants with chronic kidney disease and not on dialysis.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
CKD Anemia Drug: Roxadustat Drug: Placebo Phase 3

Detailed Description:
There is a screening period of up to 6 weeks, a variable treatment period for individual participants. In order to complete the treatment period simultaneously for all study participants, the minimum treatment duration may be less than 52 weeks, with a maximum treatment duration of up to 3 years after the last participant is randomized, and a post-treatment follow-up period of 4 weeks. Participants who prematurely discontinued from treatment will be expected to complete the Early Termination (ET) and End of Study (EOS) visits. Such participants will be considered non-completers, but they will be expected to participate in long-term follow-up (LTFU) for cardiovascular events (CV) of interest, vital status, and hospitalizations until overall study closure unless the participant withdrew consent for this LTFU data collection. Participants were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive either roxadustat or placebo in a double-blind manner.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 922 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Roxadustat (FG-4592) for the Treatment of Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis
Actual Study Start Date : November 5, 2012
Actual Primary Completion Date : September 24, 2018
Actual Study Completion Date : September 24, 2018

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Roxadustat
Participants will receive roxadustat tablets orally 3 times a week (TIW). The initial dose will be according to the tiered weight-based approach, with starting roxadustat doses of 70 milligrams (mg) TIW to participants weighing <70 kilograms (kg) and roxadustat doses of 100 mg TIW to participants weighing ≥70 kg. Dose-titration (up to a maximum dose of 300 mg) will be performed based upon regular measurement of Hb levels until the participant achieves central Hb value of ≥11.0 grams/deciliter (g/dL) and Hb increase from baseline (BL) of ≥1.0 g/dL at 2 consecutive study visits, separated by at least 5 days. Once target Hb level is reached, the participant will enter the maintenance period during which roxadustat dosage will be adjusted every 4 weeks to maintain participant's Hb level within the target range of 10.0 g/dL and 12.0 g/dL. The maximum treatment duration will be up to 234.9 weeks.
 Drug: Roxadustat
Oral tablets
Other Names:
  • FG-4592
  • ASP1517
  • AZD9941
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Participants will receive roxadustat-matching placebo tablets orally TIW. The initial dose will be according to the tiered weight-based approach, with starting roxadustat-matching placebo doses of 70 mg TIW to participants weighing <70 kg and roxadustat-matching placebo doses of 100 mg TIW to participants weighing ≥70 kg. Dose-titration (up to a maximum dose of 300 mg) will be performed based upon regular measurement of Hb levels until the participant achieves central Hb value of ≥11.0 g/dL and Hb increase from BL of ≥1.0 g/dL at 2 consecutive study visits, separated by at least 5 days. Once target Hb level is reached, the participant will enter the maintenance period during which roxadustat dosage will be adjusted every 4 weeks to maintain participant's Hb level within the target range of 10.0 g/dL and 12.0 g/dL. The maximum treatment duration will be up to 208.1 weeks.
 Drug: Placebo
Oral tablets


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. United States (US FDA) Submission: Mean Change From Baseline in Hb (g/dL) Over Weeks 28 to 52 Regardless of Rescue Therapy [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0), Weeks 28 to 52 ]
    The change in Hb from baseline to the average level during the evaluation period (defined as Week 28 until Week 52) is reported. Hb values under the influence of a rescue therapy were not censored. The intermittent missing hemoglobin data were imputed for each treatment relying on non-missing data from all participants within each treatment group using the Monte Carlo Markov Chain (MCMC) imputation model, Monotone missing data were imputed by regression from its own treatment group. Baseline Hb was defined as the mean of up to 4 last central laboratory values prior to the first dose of study drug.

  2. Ex-US Submission: Number (%) of Participants Who Achieved a Hb Response During the First 24-Weeks of Treatment Censoring for Rescue Therapy [ Time Frame: Baseline up to Week 24 ]

    The number of participants who achieved a Hb response at 2 consecutive visits at least 5 days apart during the first 24 weeks of treatment, without rescue therapy (that is, red blood cell [RBC] transfusion, erythropoiesis-stimulating agent [ESA], or intravenous [IV] iron) are reported. A Hb response is defined, using central laboratory values, as the following:

    • Hb ≥11 g/dL and Hb increase from baseline by ≥1 g/dL in participants with baseline Hb >8 g/dL, or
    • An increase in Hb by ≥2 g/dL in participants with baseline Hb ≤8.0 g/dL


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Mean Change From Baseline in Hb Averaged Over Weeks 28 to 36 With Censoring for Rescue Therapy [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0), Weeks 28 to 36 ]
    For Ex-US submission only: Hb values under the influence of a rescue therapy were censored by mixed effect model of repeated measures (MMRM) for up to 6 weeks. Baseline Hb was defined as the mean of up to 4 last central laboratory values prior to the first dose of study drug.

  2. Mean Change From Baseline in Hb Averaged Over Weeks 28 to 52 Regardless of Rescue Therapy in Participants With Baseline C-Reactive Protein (CRP) >Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0), Weeks 28 to 52 ]
    Hb values under the influence of a rescue therapy were not censored in the analysis. The intermittent missing hemoglobin data were imputed for each treatment relying on non-missing data from all participants within each treatment group using the MCMC imputation model, Monotone missing data were imputed by regression from its own treatment group. Baseline Hb was defined as the mean of up to 4 last central laboratory values prior to the first dose of study treatment.

  3. Number (%) of Participants With Hb ≥10 g/dL Averaged Over Weeks 28 to 36 With Censoring for Rescue Therapy [ Time Frame: Weeks 28 to 36 ]
    Hb values under the influence of a rescue therapy were censored by Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Test for up to 6 weeks. Responder was defined as: Hb ≥10.0 g/dL, which was based on central laboratory values.

  4. Mean Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol Averaged Over Weeks 12 to 28 [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0), Weeks 12 to 28 ]
    Baseline LDL cholesterol was defined as the last LDL cholesterol value prior to the first dose of study drug.

  5. Rate of Change in eGFR From Baseline up to 12 Months (Linear Random Coefficient Model With Observed Data) [ Time Frame: Baseline, Month 12 ]
    Progression of chronic kidney disease was measured by rate of change in eGFR over time adjusted by baseline eGFR, with censoring for chronic dialysis or kidney transplant, using random slope and intercept model. Least Square Mean of change from baseline at 1 year was derived based on a random slopes and intercepts model using all available eGFR values (1 baseline and all post-treatment values up to end of treatment period + 7 days or start of dialysis) adjusted on treatment, baseline Hb, baseline eGFR, geographical region, cardiovascular events history at Baseline (yes vs. no), time (continuous value), the interaction terms of baseline eGFR by time, baseline Hb by time, and treatment by time as fixed effects, with random effects of intercept and linear slope of time. All assessments collected after the start of stable dialysis or kidney transplant were excluded from the analysis.

  6. Number of Participants Who Received Blood/RBC Transfusion in the First 52 Weeks of Treatment [ Time Frame: Baseline up to Week 52 ]
    Participants with any use of blood/RBC transfusion were reported.

  7. Number (%) of Participants Who Received Rescue Therapy in the First 24 Weeks and in the First 52 Weeks of Treatment [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0) up to Week 24 and up to Week 52 ]
    Rescue therapy included any use of RBC transfusion, ESA, or IV iron.

  8. Change From Baseline in Short Form 36 (SF-36) Version 2 Physical Functioning Subscore and Vitality Subscore at Weeks 12 to 28 [ Time Frame: Baseline (Day 1, Week 0), Weeks 12 to 28 ]
    The SF-36 V2 consists of 36 questions covering 8 health domains: physical functioning, bodily pain, role limitations due to physical problems, role limitations due to emotional problems, general health perceptions, mental health, social function, and vitality. The physical functioning subscore and vitality subscore are reported. The scores ranged from 0 (worst) to 100 (Best). A higher score indicates a general improvement of life quality or well-being. Baseline score was defined as the last physical functioning value or vitality value, as applicable, prior to the first dose of study drug.

  9. Number (%) of Participants Who Experienced Exacerbation of Hypertension [ Time Frame: Baseline up to Week 52 ]
    Exacerbation of hypertension was defined as an increase from baseline of ≥20 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) in systolic blood pressure (sBP) and sBP ≥170 mmHg or an increase from baseline of ≥15 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure (dBP) and dBP ≥110 mmHg.

  10. Mean Change From Baseline in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Averaged Over Weeks 20 to 28 [ Time Frame: Baseline, Weeks 20 to 28 ]
    Baseline MAP was defined as the last MAP value prior to the first dose of study drug.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic kidney disease Stages 3, 4, or 5 and not receiving dialysis
  • Anemia qualified by measurements of hemoglobin values during screening
  • Additional blood work must be in a safe range for study entry
  • Body weight 45 to 160 kilograms (kg)
  • Willingness to use contraception if of child-bearing potential

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Treatment with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) within 12 weeks prior to study participation
  • More than 1 dose of intravenous iron within 12 weeks prior to study participation
  • Blood transfusion within 8 weeks prior to study participation
  • Active infection
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Severe congestive heart failure, recent heart attack, stroke, seizure, or blood clot
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure within 2 weeks prior to study participation
  • Renal cell carcinoma
  • History of malignancy, including multiple myeloma or other myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Chronic inflammatory disease that could impact red blood cell production
  • Any prior organ transplant or a scheduled organ transplantation
  • Anticipated elective surgery that is expected to lead to significant blood loss or anticipated elective heart procedure
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Any prior treatment with roxadustat or a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI)
  • Recent use of an investigational drug or treatment, or participation in an investigational study
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Sponsors and Collaborators
FibroGen
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
AstraZeneca
Investigators
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Study Chair: Mark Eisner, MD, MPH FibroGen
  Study Documents (Full-Text)

Documents provided by FibroGen:
Study Protocol  [PDF] September 20, 2017
Statistical Analysis Plan  [PDF] September 13, 2018

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Responsible Party: FibroGen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01750190    
Other Study ID Numbers: FGCL-4592-060
First Posted: December 17, 2012    Key Record Dates
Results First Posted: October 1, 2021
Last Update Posted: October 1, 2021
Last Verified: September 2021
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: Yes

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by FibroGen:
anemia
chronic kidney disease (CKD)
non-dialysis
Hemoglobin (Hb)
End-Stage Renal Disease
 erythropoeitin
ASP1517
erythropoeisis stimulating-agent
AZD9941
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Kidney Diseases
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Anemia
 Hematologic Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Renal Insufficiency