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An Open Label Dose Titration of Sevelamer Carbonate Tabs 3 Times a Day in Hyperphosphatemic CKD Patients Not On Dialysis

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperphosphatemia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00681941
Lead Sponsor
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Brief Summary

Approximately 45 hyperphosphatemic CKD patients not on dialysis will be entered into this study at approximately 20 sites within Europe and 5-10 in Australia. The purpose of this study is to determine if sevelamer carbonate tablets dosed three times a day (TID) is an effective treatment for the control of serum phosphorous levels in hyperphosphatemic CKD patients not on dialysis. Total length of participation is approximately 14 weeks.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
49
Inclusion Criteria
  • A minimum of 120 male and female patients with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis will be screened for participation in the study.
  • Men or woman 18 years of age or older
  • If currently taking phosphate binder(s), willing to stop this and enter a 2 week washout period
  • Willing to avoid any intentional changes in diet such as fasting or dieting
  • Have the following central laboratory measurements: 1. If not on a phosphate binder, a serum phosphorus measurement ≥ 5.5 mg/dL (1.76 mmol/L) at Screening (Visit1). 2. If taking a phosphate binder(s) at screening, a serum phosphorus measurement ≥ 5.5 mg/dL (1.76 mmol/L) after the two-week washout period at Visit 1a (Day 0).
  • At Screening (Visit 1), have the following central laboratory measurements: 1. 25-hydroxyvitamin D ≥ 10 ng/mL 2. iPTH ≤ 800 pg/mL
  • Willing and able to take sevelamer carbonate alone as a phosphate binder for the duration of the study
  • Willing and able to maintain screening doses of lipid medication, 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D, and/or cinacalcet for the duration of the study, except for safety reasons
  • Willing and able to avoid antacids and phosphate binders containing aluminum, magnesium, calcium or lanthanum for the duration of the study unless prescribed as an evening calcium supplement
  • If female and of childbearing potential (pre-menopausal and not surgically sterile), willing to use an effective contraceptive method throughout study, which includes barrier methods, hormones, or IUDs
  • Expecting not to initiate dialysis for the duration of this study
  • Considered compliant with phosphate binders (if applicable)
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent
  • Has not participated in any other investigational drug studies within 30 days prior to enrollment,
  • Level of understanding and willingness to cooperate with all visits and procedures as described by the study personnel
Exclusion Criteria
  • Active bowel obstruction, dysphagia, swallowing disorder or severe gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders
  • Active ethanol or drug abuse, excluding tobacco use
  • Use of anti-arrhythmic or anti-seizure medications for arrhythmia or seizure disorders.
  • In the opinion of the investigator, patient has poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, poorly controlled hypertension, active vasculitis, HIV infection, or any clinically significant unstable medical condition
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Evidence of active malignancy except for basal cell carcinoma of the skin
  • Unable to comply with the requirements of the study
  • Known hypersensitivity to sevelamer or any constituents of the study drug
  • Any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigator will prohibit the patient's inclusion in the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela®)Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets Dosed Three Times A Day
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluate the efficacy of sevelamer carbonate tablets dosed three times per day (TID) with meals on control of serum phosphorus levelsUp to day 70
Evaluate the safety and tolerability of sevelamer carbonate tablets dosed TID with meals.Up to day 70
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum calcium-phosphorus productUp to day 70
Serum lipid profile [total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol]Up to day 70
Percent responders [serum phosphorus between 2.7 and 4.6 mg/dL (0.87 and 1.49 mmol/L) inclusive] at Day 56/ETUp to day 70

Trial Locations

Locations (25)

Nephrology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital

🇦🇺

Wooloongabba, Queensland, Australia

Renal Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

🇦🇺

Woodville, South Australia, Australia

The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Department of Nephrology

🇦🇺

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg Eppendorf

🇩🇪

Hamburg, Germany

Universitätsklinikum Aachen, Medizinsche Klinik II

🇩🇪

Aachen, Germany

George Pompidou, European Hospital

🇫🇷

Paris, France

Stadt Klinken Solingen, Klinik für Nephrologie und Allgemeine Innere Medizin

🇩🇪

Solingen, Germany

Renal Research Unit, Launceston General Hospital

🇦🇺

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Renal Dialysis Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary

🇬🇧

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Renal Unit, Queen Alexandra Hospital

🇬🇧

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Medicinsk Afdeling

🇩🇰

København, Denmark

Medicinsk Afdeling, nefrologisk, Roskilde Sygehus

🇩🇰

Roskilde, Denmark

Melbourne Renal Research Group, Epworth Medical Centre

🇦🇺

Richmond, Victoria, Australia

Nyremedicinsk Afdeling, Medicinerhuset

🇩🇰

Aalborg, Denmark

Nefrologisk Afdeling, Hilleroed Sygehus

🇩🇰

Hilleroed, Denmark

Southmead Hospital

🇬🇧

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Renal & Urology SDU Offices

🇬🇧

London, England, United Kingdom

Addenbrooke's Dialysis Centre

🇬🇧

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Leicester General Hospital

🇬🇧

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Renal Department, The Royal London Hospital

🇬🇧

London, England, United Kingdom

Department of Renal Medicine, Hope Hospital

🇬🇧

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Nephrologisches Zentrum

🇩🇪

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Heimdialysezentrum

🇩🇪

Heidelberg, Germany

KfH Nierenzentrum

🇩🇪

Nürnberg, Germany

Birmingham Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre

🇬🇧

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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