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Comparison Between Darbapoeitin Alpha and Roxadustat in CKD-related Anemia

Roxadustat Versus Darbepoetin Alfa on Iron Repletion Effects in the Management of Anemia in Hemodialysis Patients

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07517744
Enrollment
35
Registered
2026-04-08
Start date
2024-06-01
Completion date
2025-06-12
Last updated
2026-04-08

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Conditions

CKD Anemia, CKD Anemia in Stable Dialysis Patients

Keywords

roxadustat, anemia, CKD-related Anemia, Darbepoeitin Alpha

Brief summary

Anemia is a common and debilitating complication of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) that is associated with reduced quality of life and high morbidity and mortality. ESKD-related anemia is associated with many adverse comorbidities and outcomes; however, normalizing the levels of hemoglobin proved to be insignificant in improving most adverse outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of an ESA and a HIF-PHI in patients with CKD-related anemia.

Detailed description

Anemia is a common and debilitating complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), affecting a significant proportion of patients worldwide. It is approximately twice as prevalent among ESKD patients compared to the general population. The prevalence of anemia increases across the advancing stages of CKD, with estimates anywhere from 7% to \>50%. Study Design: This prospective observational cohort study involved 35 hemodialysis patients at Electricity Hospital, Almaza, Cairo, who were randomly treated with either Roxadustat or Darbepoetin Alfa over 12 weeks. The study aims to assess whether Roxadustat use in the management of ESKD-related anemia results in improved iron profile and reduced iron needs compared with traditional treatment for ESKD-related anemia.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Ain Shams University
Lead SponsorOTHER
Misr International University
CollaboratorOTHER
October 6 University
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* End-stage kidney disease-related anemia * Hemodialysis-related anemia * The mean of the two most recent Hemoglobin values before randomization was 10.5mg/dL or less

Exclusion criteria

* ESA treatment 12 weeks before transfusion * RBC transfusion 8 weeks before transfusion * IV iron transfusion 6 weeks before transfusion * Known history of myelodysplastic syndrome * Known history of multiple myeloma * Known history of hereditary hematologic diseases * Active bleeding or any cause of anemia unrelated to CKD * NYHA Class III or IV congestive heart failure * Liver disease, defined as ALT or AST 3x ULN or greater, or total bilirubin 1.5x ULN or greater * Prior organ transplant

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Iron profile12 weeksThe study aims to assess whether Roxadustat usage in the management of CKD-related anemia results in improving iron profile and reducing iron needs compared with traditional treatment for CKD-related anemia.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Kidney Functions12 weeksThe study compares the changes in serum creatinine in patients taking roxadustat in comparison to darbepoetin alfa
Change in hemoglobin levels12 weeksHemoglobin levels are measured at baseline and at the end of the 12 weeks
RBC transfusion rate12 weeks
The need of IV iron12 weeks

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 9, 2026