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Two-treatment bioequivalence study of Ferric carboxymaltose solution injection/infusion (50 mg iron/mL) in patients with iron deficiency anemia.

A multicenter, open label, balanced, randomized, single-dose, two-treatment, single period, parallel bioequivalence study of Ferric carboxymaltose solution for injection/infusion (50 mg iron/mL) of Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd, India, with that of Ferinject® [Ferric carboxymaltose solution for injection/infusion (50 mg iron/mL)] of Vifor Pharma UK Limited, TW18 3BA, UK in patients with iron deficiency anemia, for whom oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used, under fasting condition.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/10/046637
Enrollment
150
Registered
2022-10-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Ferric carboxymaltose solution for injection/infusion (50 mg iron/mL): Patients will be administered to single dose (Day 1) of either test or reference product i.e. Ferric carboxymaltos

Sponsors

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Lead Sponsor
Veeda Clinical Research Limited
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female patients with age 18-65 (inclusive of both) years. 2. Patients weight within clinically acceptable normal range according to normal values for Body Mass Index (18.50 to 24.90 kg/m2 (both inclusive) with minimum of 50 kg body weight. 3. Patients that have Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) at the time of screening based on following laboratory parameters: a.Hemoglobin value >7 and screening. b. Ferritin = 100 ng/mL or = 300 ng/mL when TSAT is = 30% at screening. 4. Patients that meet either of the following criteria: 4(a)Unsatisfactory response to oral iron in the opinion of the Investigator based on the history of having received oral iron therapy. 4(b)Intolerance to oral iron preparations or where oral iron preparations cannot be used as per the Investigator. 5. Patients requiring total iron of at least 1000 mg based on individual assessment of iron deficiency by the Investigator. 6. Patients willing to adhere to the protocol requirements and to provide written informed consent. 7. Patients able to understand and comply with the study procedures, in the opinion of the investigator. 8. For Female patients: 8(a)Female of child bearing potential having negative Serum ß-hCG (pregnancy test) at screening and Urine Pregnancy test at admission and practicing an acceptable method of birth control for the duration of the study as judged by the investigator(s), such as condoms, foams, jellies, diaphragm, intrauterine device (IUD), or abstinence, OR 8(b)Postmenopausal for at least 01 year from the last menstrual date, OR 8(c)Surgically sterile (bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy, or hysterectomy has been performed on the subject).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Ongoing pregnancy or lactation. 2. Known hypersensitivity to Investigational medicinal Product, excipients, or other parenteral iron products. 3. History of: 3(a) Anaemia not caused by iron deficiency (e.g., aplastic, megaloblastic or haemolytic anaemia, sideroblastic anaemia) or related to acute or ongoing, haemoglobinopathies, rheumatic and other chronic diseases like CKD, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, bone marrow diseases, enzyme defects and drug induced anaemia. 3(b) Known allergies including drug allergies, including patients with a history of severe asthma, eczema or other atopic allergy. 3(c) Haemochromatosis or other iron storage / disturbances in the utilisation of iron disorders or evidence of iron overload. 3(d) Clinically significant (systolic >160 and/or diastolic >100) or labile hypertension 3(e) Any ongoing acute or chronic infection or ongoing bacteremia at screening. 3(f) Any chronic disorder or severe disease which, in the opinion of the investigator, might jeopardize patient’s safety or compliance with the protocol. 3(g) Alcoholism or drug abuse, or severe emotional, behavioural or psychiatric problems within 6 months prior to screening, who may not be able to adequately comply with the requirements of the study. 3(h) Any active malignancy within 5 years prior to screening. 4. Known: 4(a) Significant comorbidities like major cardiovascular disease uncontrolled endocrinological or metabolic disorders; malignancy, active renal disease, active liver disease, active peptic ulcer, asthma or rheumatoid arthritis. 4(b) Liver dysfunctions including particular Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) or elevated serum transaminases to more than three times the upper limit of normal (ULN) 4(c) HIV positive or Acquired Immune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) related illness, or HIV seropositivity at screening. 4(d) Active or chronic Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection, or Hepatitis B and / or Hepatitis C seropositivity at screening, if not related to vaccination. 4(e) Bleeding disorders; acute bleeding or recently documented haemorrhage or recent blood loss leading to hemodynamic instability within 3 months prior to screening. 5. Receipt of: 5(a) Medications that may affect PK results within 14 days before enrolment. 5(b) Oral iron supplementation within the past 14 days prior to screening. 5(c) Blood transfusion within 3 months prior to screening, or anticipated need for a blood transfusion during the study. 5(d) Parenteral iron therapy within the last 3 months prior to screening. 5(e) Erythropoietin/Erythroid Stimulating Agent treatment within 6 months prior to screening. 6. Patients who are on sodium controlled diet. 7. Donation of blood (1 unit or 350 mL) within 90 days prior to receiving the first dose of IMP. 8. Inadequate venous access for PK sampling as judged by investigator. 9. Requirement of any planned procedure or hospitalization for pre-existing conditions during the study period. 10. Patients found positive on urine scan for drugs of abuse and/or breath test for alcohol consumption at screening and at the time of check-in and drinking more than five cups of xanthine-containing beverages per day. 11. The receipt of an investigational medicinal product or participation in other drug resea

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the bioequivalence of Test product (Ferric carboxymaltose solution for injection/infusion (50 mg iron/mL)) of Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd, India comparing with that of reference product, Ferinject [Ferric carboxymaltose injection (50 mg iron/mL)] solution for injection/infusion of Vifor Pharma UK Limited, TW18 3BA, UK in patients with iron deficiency anemia for whom oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used under fasting conditions.Timepoint: A total of 32 blood samples of 04 ml for PK assessment will be collected during study at following time points: -24.000, -18.000, -10.000, 0.00, 0.083, 0.167, 0.250 (immediately after end of IMP infusion), 0.500, 0.750, 1.000, 1.250, 1.500, 1.750, 2.000, 3.000, 4.000, 6.000, 8.000, 10.000, 12.000, 16.000, 24.000, 36.000, 48.000, 60.000, 72.000, 96.000, 120.000, 144.000 and 168.000, 216.000, 264.000 hours after start of IMP infusion.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To monitor the safety and tolerability profile of the study formulations.Timepoint: A total of 32 blood samples of 04 ml for PK assessment will be collected during study at following time points: -24.000, -18.000, -10.000, 0.00, 0.083, 0.167, 0.250 (immediately after end of IMP infusion), 0.500, 0.750, 1.000, 1.250, 1.500, 1.750, 2.000, 3.000, 4.000, 6.000, 8.000, 10.000, 12.000, 16.000, 24.000, 36.000, 48.000, 60.000, 72.000, 96.000, 120.000, 144.000 and 168.000, 216.000, 264.000 hours after start of IMP infusion.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ravi Alamchandani

Veeda Clinical Research Ltd

Ravi.A1950@veedacr.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026