A comparative analysis of erythropoietin alpha and erythropoietin alpha with desidustat in the management of anemia during hemodialysis a randomized study

Anemia is a consequence of chronic kidney and is linked to morbidity and mortality in both patients with and without dialysis-dependent CKD. Erythropoietin, including rHuEPO, demonstrate efficacy in elevating hemoglobin levels and decreasing the requirement for blood transfusions in individuals with CKD, consequently enhancing their quality of life. Approximately 5–10% of patients receiving ESAs experiences hyporesponsiveness that leads to higher cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality in a significant number of individuals with CKD. Desidustat is a new molecule, hypoxia-inducible factor-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor for the treatment of anemia associated with CKD. Desidustat inhibits prolyl hydroxylase domain enzymes, resulting in the stabilization of hypoxia-inducible factor which stimulates erythropoietin production and erythropoiesis. Aim: To compare the efficacy of erythropoietin alpha and erythropoietin alpha with desidustat in the management of anemia during hemodialysis. Method: The patients were randomized into treatment and control group using the block randomization technique. The control group received erythropoietin alpha whereas treatment group received desidustat with erythropoietin alpha. The level of hemoglobin and hematocrit were measured during baseline and follow ups for both treatment and control group. Expected outcomeImprovement in the hemoglobin level in hyporesponsive state, The adjunct therapy will be better when compared with control treatment and Can able to assess the safety of the treatment.