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Clinical Trials/NCT01453608
NCT01453608
Completed
Phase 4

A Randomised, Double-blind Controlled Phase 4 Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Ferric Carboxymaltose With Placebo in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Iron Deficiency

Vifor Pharma2 sites in 2 countries304 target enrollmentStarted: October 2011Last updated:

Overview

Phase
Phase 4
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Vifor Pharma
Enrollment
304
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Change in six minute walk test from baseline to week 24

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine, relative to placebo, the effect of iron repletion therapy using intravenous (IV) ferric carboxymaltose on exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure and iron deficiency.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Iron deficient subjects with stable chronic heart failure (CHF) (NYHA II-III) on optimal background therapy for CHF
  • Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
  • Capable of completing 6 minute walk test
  • At least 18 years of age and with written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures

Exclusion Criteria

  • Erythropoietin stimulating agent (ESA) use, IV iron therapy and/or blood transfusion in previous 6 weeks prior to randomisation
  • Exercise training program(s) in the 3 months prior to screening or planned in the next 6 months
  • Chronic liver disease and/or elevated liver enzymes
  • Vitamin B12 and/or serum folate deficiency
  • Subject is not using adequate contraceptive precautions during the study
  • Body weight ≤ 35 kg
  • No other significant cardiac or general disorders that would compromise the ability to give informed consent and/or comply with study procedures

Arms & Interventions

Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose)

Experimental

Intervention: Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) (Drug)

Placebo (saline)

Placebo Comparator

Intervention: Placebo (saline) (Drug)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in six minute walk test from baseline to week 24

Time Frame: 24 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Vifor Pharma
Sponsor Class
Industry
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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