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An Observational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Mircera Treatment for Renal Anemia in Pre-dialysis Participants With Chronic Kideny Disease (CKD)

Investigating the Effectiveness of Renal Anaemia Treatment in Pre-Dialysis Patients With Mircera in Daily Clinical Practice - MIRVITA

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02547454
Enrollment
393
Registered
2015-09-11
Start date
2008-12-31
Completion date
2014-11-30
Last updated
2017-06-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Kidney Disease, Chronic

Brief summary

This observational trial will examine the efficacy and safety of Mircera for renal anemia in participants with stage III-IV CKD in daily clinical practice. Mircera will be prescribed by treating physician and followed for approximately 36 months.

Interventions

DRUGMethoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta

Sponsors

Hoffmann-La Roche
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
19 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Participants aged \> 18 years with CKD * Participants who are eligible for Mircera treatment according to current guidelines and summary of product characteristics (SmPC)

Exclusion criteria

* Non-renal anemia * Pregnancy and breast-feeding * Uncontrolled hypertension * Known hypersensitivity to methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta * Administration of any other study drug within 30 days prior to study enrollment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 MonthsAfter 21 Months up to 36 MonthsIf a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 1-3At Months 1-3If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 4-6At Months 4-6If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 7-9At Months 7-9If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 10-12At Months 10-12If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 13-15At Months 13-15If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 16-18At Months 16-18If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 19-21At Months 19-21If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 Grams Per Liter [g/L]) at BaselineBaselineIf a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 1-3At Months 1-3If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 4-6At Months 4-6If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 7-9At Months 7-9If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 10-12At Months 10-12If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 13-15At Months 13-15If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 16-18At Months 16-18If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 19-21At Months 19-21If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 MonthsAfter 21 Months up to 36 MonthsIf a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at BaselineAt BaselineIf a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 100-130 g/LUp to 36 Months
Average Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaBaselineAverage dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered at Baseline
Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12, Month 15, Month 18, Month 21 and After 21 Months up to 36 MonthsMedian monthly dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered in the study up to 36 months.
Number of Dose AdaptationsUp to 36 MonthsTotal number of changes (increase or decrease) in daily methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta doses. The reasons for dose-adaptations included: inflammation or infection; kidney function decline; over-response; iron deficiency; insufficient response; adverse effect; start of maintenance dose; kidney function improvement; re-introduction of treatment; and others (other reasons than specified).
Percentage of Participants With Dose 0Up to 36 MonthsPercentage of participants who did not use methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Dose 0) at atleast one visit during study period.
Percentage of Participants With Iron ReplacementUp to 36 MonthsIron replacement was given to the participants either in oral iron replacement or intravenous replacement or both.
Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 110-120 g/LUp to 36 Months

Countries

Slovenia

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta
Participants with CKD, who did not require dialysis, received methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta either IV or SC, as per routine clinical practice, and were followed for approximately 36 months.
393
Total393

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyDeath38
Overall StudyDue to hemodialysis53
Overall StudyDue to no further need to treat4
Overall StudyDue to transplantation1
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up26
Overall StudyNo data11
Overall StudyOther39

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicMethoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta
Age, Continuous73 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5
Sex: Female, Male
Female
216 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
177 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
2 / 393
serious
Total, serious adverse events
3 / 393

Outcome results

Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: After 21 Months up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months68.6 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 10-12

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 10-12

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 10-1275.9 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 1-3

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 1-3

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 1-377.2 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 13-15

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 13-15

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 13-1578.2 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 16-18

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 16-18

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 16-1879.7 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 19-21

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 19-21

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 19-2175 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 4-6

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 4-6

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 4-673.6 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 7-9

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 7-9

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 7-974.1 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: After 21 Months up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months31.4 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 10-12

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 10-12

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 10-1235.2 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 1-3

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 1-3

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 1-334 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 13-15

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 13-15

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 13-1533.5 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 16-18

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 16-18

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 16-1831.4 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 19-21

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 19-21

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 19-2126 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 4-6

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 4-6

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 4-635.1 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 7-9

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Months 7-9

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 7-932.3 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Baseline

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: At Baseline

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Baseline71.3 Percentage of participants
Primary

Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 Grams Per Liter [g/L]) at Baseline

If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation.

Time frame: Baseline

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants who had at least one Hb assessment at the specified time frame.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 Grams Per Liter [g/L]) at Baseline22.8 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Average Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta

Average dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered at Baseline

Time frame: Baseline

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaAverage Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta88 microgramStandard Deviation 46
Secondary

Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta

Median monthly dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered in the study up to 36 months.

Time frame: Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12, Month 15, Month 18, Month 21 and After 21 Months up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants. Here, n signifies participants with available data at specified time-point.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 1 (n=393)100 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 3 (n=263)75 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 6 (n=300)75 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 9 (n=239)67 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 12 (n=206)50 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 15 (n=175)50 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 18 (n=177)50 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMonth 21 (n=93)50 microgram
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaAfter 21 Months up to 36 Months (n=30)50 microgram
Secondary

Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 100-130 g/L

Time frame: Up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 100-130 g/LNA Months
Secondary

Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 110-120 g/L

Time frame: Up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaMedian Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 110-120 g/LNA Months
Secondary

Number of Dose Adaptations

Total number of changes (increase or decrease) in daily methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta doses. The reasons for dose-adaptations included: inflammation or infection; kidney function decline; over-response; iron deficiency; insufficient response; adverse effect; start of maintenance dose; kidney function improvement; re-introduction of treatment; and others (other reasons than specified).

Time frame: Up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsInsufficient response213 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsTotal dose adaptations729 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsInflammation or infection11 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsKidney function decline32 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsOver response314 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsIron deficiency14 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsAdverse effect2 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsStart of maintenance phase71 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsKidney function improvement4 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsRe-introduction of treatment41 Events
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaNumber of Dose AdaptationsOther27 Events
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Dose 0

Percentage of participants who did not use methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Dose 0) at atleast one visit during study period.

Time frame: Up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Dose 032.6 Percentage of participants
Secondary

Percentage of Participants With Iron Replacement

Iron replacement was given to the participants either in oral iron replacement or intravenous replacement or both.

Time frame: Up to 36 Months

Population: Analysis population included all enrolled participants.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Iron ReplacementOral Iron Replacement37.7 Percentage of participants
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Iron ReplacementIntravenous Iron Replacment31.6 Percentage of participants
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Iron ReplacementOral and Intravenous Iron Replacment10.9 Percentage of participants
Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin BetaPercentage of Participants With Iron ReplacementNo Iron Replacment19.8 Percentage of participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026