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Chronic Kidney DiseaseNCT00838097

European Union Registry in Paediatric Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Looking at Safety and Usage Patterns of Darbepoetin Alfa

An observational study of Chronic Kidney Disease, run by Amgen.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This European study observes paediatric patients with Chronic Kidney Disease using Darbepoetin Alfa to assess the drug's long term safety and profile the patterns of its use within this population. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 16 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Kidney Disease
How many people
321 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Feb 2008to Feb 2013
How long will I take part?
2 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 16 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Study population: Specialist Centres

Who may be able to join

  • Anaemia attributed to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Sixteen years of age or under
  • Documented CKD as demonstrated by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73m² (Schwartz equation) for ≥3 months if not on dialysis, or: Receiving dialysis
  • Treatment with darbepoetin alfa
  • Documented informed consent by a parent or authorised individual, if required, and assent by the patient if appropriate

Who cannot join

  • Active malignancy or current chemotherapy or radiation therapy
  • Investigator unlikely to be able to obtain adequate follow-up information, or participant will not be available for follow-up assessment
  • Currently enrolled in or has not yet completed at least 30 days since ending other investigational device or drug study; subject receiving other investigational agents

About this study

Official title: A Prospective Registry Study Observing the Safety and Patterns of Use of Darbepoetin Alfa in EU Paediatric Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Receiving or Not Receiving Dialysis

This European study observes paediatric patients with Chronic Kidney Disease using Darbepoetin Alfa to assess the drug's long term safety and profile the patterns of its use within this population.

Keywords
CKD, Paediatric, Darbepoetin Alfa
Medical subject headings
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00838097
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Darbepoetin alfaParticipants with chronic kidney disease who received darbepoetin alfa for the treatment of anaemia as part of routine clinical practice.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Drug Reactions (SADR), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) or Events of Medical Interest (EMIs)

    An ADR was defined as an undesirable medical occurrence or worsening of a pre-existing medical condition that the investigator considered associated with the use of darbepoetin alfa. An AE is any untoward medical occurrence or worsening of a pre-existing condition whether or not considered to have a causal relationship with darbepoetin alfa. An SADR or SAE is any ADR or AE that is either: • Fatal • Life threatening • Requires or prolongs in-patient hospitalization • A persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or • A congenital anomaly/birth defect. An EMI is defined as one of the following pre-specified AEs: Thromboembolic Events (eg, venous thrombosis, embolism, vascular occlusion) • Seizures • Severe hypertension (Investigator discretion accompanied by recorded blood pressure) • Cardiovascular events (eg, cardiac arrhythmia, myocardial ischaemia/infarction, heart failure) • Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) • Hypersensitivity reactions (eg, rash, urticaria, anaphylaxis).

    Measured: 2 years

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Hemoglobin Concentration by Three Monthly Intervals

    Measured: Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24

  2. Weight Adjusted Darbepoetin Alfa Monthly Dose by Monthly Intervals

    Baseline dose = the daily dose equivalent x 30, where the daily dose equivalent = the last available dose prior to or at Day 1 / reported intended frequency.

    Measured: Baseline and Months 1 to 24

  3. Parathyroid Hormone Level by Three Monthly Intervals

    Measured: Baseline, Months 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24

  4. Number of Participants With Non-serious Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)

    An ADR was defined as an undesirable medical occurrence or worsening of a pre-existing medical condition that the investigator considered associated with the use of darbepoetin alfa. A non-serious ADR was one in which none of the following applied:

    • Fatal
    • Life threatening
    • Required or prolonged in-patient hospitalization
    • A persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or
    • A congenital anomaly/birth defect.

    Measured: 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Feb 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2008
  3. Primary completionFeb 2013
  4. Study completionFeb 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
321 participants (actual)
Target duration
2 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00838097
Sponsor's protocol ID
20070211
Status last verified
Jul 2014
First submitted
5 Feb 2009
Last updated
1 Aug 2014

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Kidney Disease, run by Amgen.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 Aug 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Jul 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Drug Reactions (SADR), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) or Events of Medical Interest (EMIs) (time frame: 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 1 Aug 2014.

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