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A Study of Recormon (Epoetin Beta) in Anemic Patients With Non-Myeloid Malignancy

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Anemia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02624141
Lead Sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Brief Summary

This study will examine the efficacy, safety, and effect on hemoglobin levels, of once weekly epoetin beta subcutaneous injections (30,000 International Units \[IU\]) in anemic patients with solid tumors. The anticipated study duration is 4 months, and the target sample size is 40 individuals.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients with a non-myeloid malignancy
  • Anemia
Exclusion Criteria
  • Transfusion of red blood cells within 2 months of study drug
  • Treatment-resistant hypertension
  • Acute or chronic bleeding (requiring therapy) within 3 months of study drug

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Epoetin Beta 30000 IUEpoetin BetaDosage at Initiation: Subcutaneous injection of 30000 IU epoetin beta administered once a week. Dosage could be increased to 30000 IU twice a week or 60000 IU once a week after 4 weeks.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hemoglobin Levels at 16 Weeks16 Weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum Iron Levels16 Weeks
Quality of Life According to Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Anemia (FACT-An) InstrumentUp to 4 months
Tolerability - Incidence of Adverse EventsUp to 4 months
Serum Transferrin Levels16 Weeks
Percentage of Participants With A Positive Response16 Weeks
Time To Global ResponseUp to 4 months
Quality of Life In Relation to Anemia GradeUp to 4 months
Serum Ferritin Levels16 Weeks
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