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OPTIMA: An Observational Study of Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3 and 4 Not on Dialysis

Completed
Conditions
Anemia
Registration Number
NCT01902628
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Brief Summary

This prospective observational study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) in chronic kidney disease participants on dialysis with renal anemia. Participants initiated on treatment with Mircera according to the Summary of Product Characteristics and standard clinical practice were followed for 10 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
437
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult participants, >/= 18 years of age
  • Participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not on dialysis with renal anemia (CKD Stages 3 & 4)
  • Initiated on Mircera treatment (participants may have received Mircera treatment for up to 3 months before study enrollment)
  • Life expectancy > 10 months
Exclusion Criteria
  • Malignant disease
  • Significant or acute bleeding
  • Poorly controlled hypertension
  • Blood transfusion during the previous 2 months
  • Hypersensitivity to Mircera or any of its excipients

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Levels Within 10.0 - 12.0 g/dL at Months 8-10Months 8 to 10

g/dL = grams per deciliter

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Participants With Hemoglobin Levels Within the Following Ranges: 11.0 - 12.0 g/dL, 11.0 - 13.0 g/dL, and 10.0 - 13.0 g/dL at Months 8-10Months 8 to 10

g/dL = grams per deciliter

Percentage of Participants With MIRCERA Dose AdjustmentsUp to 10 months

Changes in Mircera dose since last visit are reported. The numbers of participants for which data were not reported are also indicated.

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Events (AEs) and Non-Serious AEsUp to 10 months

An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug. A serious AE is any experience that suggests a significant hazard, contraindication, side effect, or precaution.

Trial Locations

Locations (24)

Uni Hospital of Alexandroupoli; Nephrology Dept.

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Alexandroupolis, Greece

Laiko General Hospital; Nephrology Div.

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Athens, Greece

Red Cross Hospital;Nephrology Dpt.

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Athens, Greece

General Hospital Of Athens G.Gennimatas; Nephrology

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Athens, Greece

Ippokrateion Gen. Hospital Of Athens; 2nd University Clinic Of Internal Medicine, Diabetes Center

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Athens, Greece

Kyanos Stavros Private Hospital; Nephrologic Clinic

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Athens, Greece

General Hospital Of West Attikis; Nephrology

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Athens, Greece

University Hospital Attikon ; Pathology Clinic

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Athens, Greece

Nikea General Hospital; Nephrologic Clinic

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Athens, Greece

General Hospital Of Dramas; Dialysis Center Unit

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Drama, Greece

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Uni Hospital of Alexandroupoli; Nephrology Dept.
🇬🇷Alexandroupolis, Greece

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