A Study of Recormon (Epoetin Beta) in Anemic Patients With Non-Myeloid Malignancy
- 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
Group Intervention Description Epoetin Beta 30000 IU Epoetin Beta Dosage 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
Name Time Method Hemoglobin Levels at 16 Weeks 16 Weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum Iron Levels 16 Weeks Quality of Life According to Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Anemia (FACT-An) Instrument Up to 4 months Tolerability - Incidence of Adverse Events Up to 4 months Serum Transferrin Levels 16 Weeks Percentage of Participants With A Positive Response 16 Weeks Time To Global Response Up to 4 months Quality of Life In Relation to Anemia Grade Up to 4 months Serum Ferritin Levels 16 Weeks
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