Anemia
Conditions
Brief summary
An observational, longitudinal, multi-center, non-interventional study in participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3-4, assessed by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) to collect data regarding safety and efficacy in participants with pre-dialysis situation who are treated with MIRCERA in normal clinical environment.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Adult participants above 18 years of age * Pre-dialysis participants with CKD stage 3-4 treated with MIRCERA and continue in the pre-dialysis state for the whole study period * Estimated glomerular filteration rate (e-GFR) between 15-60 milliliter per minute (mL/min) (calculated)
Exclusion criteria
* Participants involved in interventional trials * Participants with life expectancy less than 1 year * Active malignancy * Planned living kidney transplant within 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Baseline to Month 12 | Baseline to Month 12 | Hb fluctuation was defined as change in Hb value \>15 gm/L between 2 visits. |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 9 After Inclusion | Month 9 | — |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 12 After Inclusion | Month 12 | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 6 Before Inclusion | Pre-baseline (Month -6) | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 3 Before Inclusion | Pre-baseline (Month -3) | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Baseline | Baseline | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 3 After Inclusion | Month 3 | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 6 After Inclusion | Month 6 | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 9 After Inclusion | Month 9 | — |
| Mean Hb Value at Month 12 After Inclusion | Month 12 | — |
| Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Pre-Baseline (Month -6) to Baseline | Pre-baseline (Month -6) to Baseline | Hb fluctuation was defined as change in Hb value \>15 gm/L between 2 visits. |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hemoglobin (Hb) Value of Greater Than (>) 100 and Less Than (<) 120 Grams Per Liter (gm/L) at Month 6 Before Inclusion | Pre-baseline (Month -6) | — |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 Before Inclusion | Pre-baseline (Month -3) | — |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Baseline | Baseline | — |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 After Inclusion | Month 3 | — |
| Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 6 After Inclusion | Month 6 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 | Renal replacement therapy was defined as hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. |
| Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment | Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 | Change in MIRCERA treatment included changes in dose, frequency, and route of administration. |
| Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | Baseline to Month 12 | — |
| Correlation of Hb Levels With Underlying Disease | Baseline to 12 months | — |
| Correlation of Hb Levels With Levels of Inflammation | Baseline to 12 months | — |
| Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12 | Percentage of participants who had any change in their iron supplement medication at a specified visit were reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12 | Percentage of participants who had any change in their immunosuppressive medication at a specified visit were reported. |
| Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12 | Percentage of participants who had any change in their antihypertensive medication at a specified visit were reported. |
| Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment | Pre-baseline (Month -6) to Month 12 | Number of participants who were receiving different treatments (antihypertensive, immunosuppressive, iron supplements, and others) before and/or after baseline were reported. Same participant could be reported in more than one category. |
| Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12 | — |
Countries
Sweden
Participant flow
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| CKD Participants Pre-dialysis participants with CKD treated with MIRCERA according to the current standard of care and in line with the current local summary of product characteristics were observed for maximum of 12 months. | 141 |
| Total | 141 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Study | Adverse Event | 1 |
| Overall Study | Death | 10 |
| Overall Study | Lost to Follow-up | 5 |
| Overall Study | Moved and Changed Clinic | 1 |
| Overall Study | Protocol Violation | 5 |
| Overall Study | Refused Treatment/ Did not Cooperate | 1 |
| Overall Study | Started Hemodialysis | 2 |
| Overall Study | Terminated Mircera Treatment | 9 |
| Overall Study | Withdrawal by Subject | 1 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | CKD Participants |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 66.2 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.5 |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 64 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 77 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 1 / 141 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 141 |
Outcome results
Mean Hb Value at Baseline
Time frame: Baseline
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Baseline | 117.5 gm/L | Standard Deviation 15 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 12 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 12 After Inclusion | 118.4 gm/L | Standard Deviation 12.8 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 3 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 3
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 3 After Inclusion | 120.2 gm/L | Standard Deviation 13.2 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 3 Before Inclusion
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -3)
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 3 Before Inclusion | 112.6 gm/L | Standard Deviation 13.2 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 6 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 6
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 6 After Inclusion | 120.0 gm/L | Standard Deviation 13.8 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 6 Before Inclusion
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -6)
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 6 Before Inclusion | 113.2 gm/L | Standard Deviation 11.7 |
Mean Hb Value at Month 9 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 9
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Mean Hb Value at Month 9 After Inclusion | 120.0 gm/L | Standard Deviation 14.3 |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Baseline
Time frame: Baseline
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Baseline | 42.4 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 12 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 12 After Inclusion | 45.5 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 3
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 After Inclusion | 41.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 Before Inclusion
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -3)
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of >100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 3 Before Inclusion | 56.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 6 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 6
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 6 After Inclusion | 41.6 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 9 After Inclusion
Time frame: Month 9
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hb Value of > 100 and < 120 gm/L at Month 9 After Inclusion | 33.0 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hemoglobin (Hb) Value of Greater Than (>) 100 and Less Than (<) 120 Grams Per Liter (gm/L) at Month 6 Before Inclusion
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -6)
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with non-missing Hb assessment at specified time frame for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Reaching a Hemoglobin (Hb) Value of Greater Than (>) 100 and Less Than (<) 120 Grams Per Liter (gm/L) at Month 6 Before Inclusion | 56.8 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Baseline to Month 12
Hb fluctuation was defined as change in Hb value \>15 gm/L between 2 visits.
Time frame: Baseline to Month 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with at least 2 non-missing Hb assessments between baseline and Month 12.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Baseline to Month 12 | 43.6 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Pre-Baseline (Month -6) to Baseline
Hb fluctuation was defined as change in Hb value \>15 gm/L between 2 visits.
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -6) to Baseline
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with at least 2 non-missing Hb assessments between pre-baseline (Month -6) and baseline.
| Arm | Measure | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Hb Fluctuation From Pre-Baseline (Month -6) to Baseline | 36.5 percentage of participants |
Correlation of Hb Levels With Levels of Inflammation
Time frame: Baseline to 12 months
Population: The units usage at and between study centres did change during the study and therefore no descriptive statistics could be performed on the laboratory variables.
Correlation of Hb Levels With Underlying Disease
Time frame: Baseline to 12 months
Population: The units usage at and between study centres did change during the study and therefore no descriptive statistics could be performed on the laboratory variables.
Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment
Number of participants who were receiving different treatments (antihypertensive, immunosuppressive, iron supplements, and others) before and/or after baseline were reported. Same participant could be reported in more than one category.
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Month -6) to Month 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants evaluable for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment | Anti-hypertensive treatment | 123 participants |
| CKD Participants | Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment | Immunosuppressive treatment | 35 participants |
| CKD Participants | Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment | Iron treatment | 71 participants |
| CKD Participants | Number of Participants With Different Medication Treatment | Other treatment | 55 participants |
Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants evaluable for this outcome measure and n= participants evaluable for specified time points.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Pre-baseline (Month -6) (n= 136) | 0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Pre-baseline (Month -3) (n= 128) | 2.3 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Baseline (n= 142) | 5.6 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Month 3 (n= 131) | 1.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Month 6 (n= 115) | 1.7 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Month 9 (n= 109) | 3.7 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Blood Transfusion | Month 12 (n= 110) | 1.8 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy
Renal replacement therapy was defined as hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Time frame: Months 3, 6, 9, and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants evaluable for this outcome measure and n= participants evaluable for specified time points.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Hemodialysis done: Month 3 (n= 130) | 0.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Hemodialysis done: Month 6 (n= 113) | 0.9 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Hemodialysis done: Month 9 (n= 107) | 0.9 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Hemodialysis done: Month 12 (n= 110) | 1.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Peritoneal dialysis done: Month 3 (n= 130) | 0.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Peritoneal dialysis done: Month 6 (n= 113) | 0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Peritoneal dialysis done: Month 9 (n= 107) | 0.9 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants Who Required Renal Replacement Therapy | Peritoneal dialysis done: Month 12 (n= 110) | 1.8 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment
Change in MIRCERA treatment included changes in dose, frequency, and route of administration.
Time frame: Months 3, 6, 9, and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants evaluable for this outcome measure. n = number of participants evaluable at the specified time frame.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment | Month 3 (n= 130) | 43.1 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment | Month 6 (n= 117) | 30.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment | Month 9 (n= 110) | 22.7 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Change in MIRCERA Treatment | Month 12 (n= 112) | 23.2 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment
Percentage of participants who had any change in their antihypertensive medication at a specified visit were reported.
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed = participants evaluable for this outcome measure and n= participants evaluable for specified time points.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Month -6) (n= 135) | 78.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Month -3) (n= 125) | 22.4 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Baseline (n= 141) | 22.7 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Month 3 (n= 130) | 12.3 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Month 6 (n= 115) | 13.0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Month 9 (n= 109) | 16.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Antihypertensive Treatment | Month 12 (n= 111) | 19.8 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment
Percentage of participants who had any change in their immunosuppressive medication at a specified visit were reported.
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed = participants evaluable for this outcome measure and n= participants evaluable for specified time points.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Month -6) (n= 135) | 23.0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Pre-baseline (Month -3) (n= 125) | 4.0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Baseline (n= 142) | 5.6 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Month 3 (n= 129) | 8.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Month 6 (n= 114) | 8.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Month 9 (n= 109) | 2.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Immunosuppressive Treatment | Month 12 (n= 111) | 5.4 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement
Percentage of participants who had any change in their iron supplement medication at a specified visit were reported.
Time frame: Pre-baseline (Months -6 and -3), baseline, Months 3, 6, 9 and 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants evaluable for this outcome measure and n= participants evaluable for specified time points.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Pre-baseline (Month -6) (n= 134) | 31.3 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Pre-baseline (Month -3) (n= 125) | 12.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Baseline (n= 142) | 15.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Month 3 (n= 130) | 11.5 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Month 6 (n= 115) | 13.0 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Month 9 (n= 109) | 9.2 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Changes in Iron Supplement | Month 12 (n= 112) | 12.5 percentage of participants |
Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes
Time frame: Baseline to Month 12
Population: All enrolled participants. Here, number of participants analyzed= participants with available data for this outcome measure.
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (NUMBER) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | No change | 26.4 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | One change | 41.8 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | Two changes | 17.6 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | Three changes | 13.2 percentage of participants |
| CKD Participants | Percentage of Participants With Number of MIRCERA Dose Changes | Four changes | 1.1 percentage of participants |