Kidney Disease, Chronic
Conditions
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
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 1-3 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 4-6 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 7-9 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 10-12 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 13-15 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 16-18 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 19-21 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 Grams Per Liter [g/L]) at Baseline | Baseline | If 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 1-3 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 4-6 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 7-9 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 10-12 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 13-15 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 16-18 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 19-21 | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months | 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. |
| Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Baseline | At Baseline | If a participant had more than 1 assessment during the specified time frame, the last observed Hb value was considered for calculation. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 100-130 g/L | Up to 36 Months | — |
| Average Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Baseline | Average dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered at Baseline |
| Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, Month 9, Month 12, Month 15, Month 18, Month 21 and After 21 Months up to 36 Months | Median monthly dose of methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta administered in the study up to 36 months. |
| Number of Dose Adaptations | Up to 36 Months | 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). |
| Percentage of Participants With Dose 0 | Up to 36 Months | Percentage 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 Replacement | Up to 36 Months | Iron 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/L | Up to 36 Months | — |
Countries
Slovenia
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total | 393 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Death | 38 |
| Overall Study | Due to hemodialysis | 53 |
| Overall Study | Due to no further need to treat | 4 |
| Overall Study | Due to transplantation | 1 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 26 |
| Overall Study | No data | 11 |
| Overall Study | Other | 39 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 73 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.5 |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 216 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 177 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 2 / 393 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 3 / 393 |
Outcome results
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months | 68.6 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 10-12 | 75.9 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 1-3 | 77.2 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 13-15 | 78.2 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 16-18 | 79.7 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 19-21 | 75 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 4-6 | 73.6 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Months 7-9 | 74.1 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) After 21 Months up to 36 Months | 31.4 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 10-12 | 35.2 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 1-3 | 34 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 13-15 | 33.5 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 16-18 | 31.4 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 19-21 | 26 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 4-6 | 35.1 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hb Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 g/L) at Months 7-9 | 32.3 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (100 to 130 g/L) at Baseline | 71.3 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin (Hb) Value Within the Target Range (110 to 120 Grams Per Liter [g/L]) at Baseline | 22.8 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Average Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | 88 microgram | Standard Deviation 46 |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 1 (n=393) | 100 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 3 (n=263) | 75 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 6 (n=300) | 75 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 9 (n=239) | 67 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 12 (n=206) | 50 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 15 (n=175) | 50 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 18 (n=177) | 50 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Month 21 (n=93) | 50 microgram |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Dose of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | After 21 Months up to 36 Months (n=30) | 50 microgram |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 100-130 g/L | NA Months |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Median Time in Which Hb Value Was Maintained Within Target Range of 110-120 g/L | NA Months |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Insufficient response | 213 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Total dose adaptations | 729 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Inflammation or infection | 11 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Kidney function decline | 32 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Over response | 314 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Iron deficiency | 14 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Adverse effect | 2 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Start of maintenance phase | 71 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Kidney function improvement | 4 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Re-introduction of treatment | 41 Events |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Number of Dose Adaptations | Other | 27 Events |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Dose 0 | 32.6 Percentage of participants |
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.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Iron Replacement | Oral Iron Replacement | 37.7 Percentage of participants |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Iron Replacement | Intravenous Iron Replacment | 31.6 Percentage of participants |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Iron Replacement | Oral and Intravenous Iron Replacment | 10.9 Percentage of participants |
| Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta | Percentage of Participants With Iron Replacement | No Iron Replacment | 19.8 Percentage of participants |