AnemiaPhase 3NCT07119372
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of BCD-131 and Mircera® in the Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis
A Phase 3 study testing BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta) and Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) in people with Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease, run by Biocad at 14 sites in Russia.
Trial summary
BCD-131 is pegylated darbepoetin beta. This clinical study BCD-131-3 is a randomized, open-label, phase III study of the efficacy and safety of BCD-131 and Mircera used for the treatment of anemia in end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis
- What is being tested?
- BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta) and Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta)
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 228 participants
- Where
- 14 sitesRussia
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2025to Oct 2027
- Phase
- Phase 3
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 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The patient signed a written ICF for participation in the study.
- Men and women aged 18 to 75 years inclusive at the time of signing the ICF.
- End stage kidney disease (documented).
- The need for dialysis sessions within at least the last 90 days prior to signing the ICF.
- For patients on hemodialysis - hemodialysis procedures should be at least 3 times a week, for a total duration of at least 12 hours a week.
- Documented use of recombinant erythropoietin (epoetin alfa, epoetin beta or darbepoetin alfa) for at least 90 days prior to signing the ICF.
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- The dose of recombinant erythropoietins (epoetin alfa or epoetin beta received 1, 2 or 3 times a week, or darbepoetin alfa received once a week/once every 2 weeks) should be stable for at least 90 days prior to signing the ICF and the entire screening period (documented).
- Target hemoglobin level (100-120 g/L inclusive) based on the results of screening examination (two measurements).
- The efficacy of dialysis established at screening or not more than 14 days before signing the ICF (dialysis dose index (Kt/v) ≥1.2 in patients on long-term hemodialysis, and weekly Kt/v ≥1.7 for patients on peritoneal dialysis).
- Transferrin saturation ≥20%, ferritin level >100 ng/mL at screening.
- Cyancobalamine (vitamin B12) and folic acid levels within the laboratory reference values at screening.
- Willingness of patients of both sexes and their sexual partners of childbearing potential to use methods of contraception in accordance with the protocol, starting from signing the informed consent form, throughout the study and for up to 90 days after receiving the last dose of the drug in the clinical study, as well as to refrain from donation of eggs for female subjects or sperm for male subjects during this period.
- The ability of the patient to comply with the Protocol requirements, in the Investigator's opinion.
Who cannot join
- Any other diagnosed forms of anemia, except for anemia of renal disease, including anemia in chronic diseases (C-reactive protein level >20 mg/L at screening).
- Diagnosed lupus nephritis or chronic kidney disease due to systemic vasculitis.
- Platelet count <100×10^9/L based on the results of screening examination.
- A high probability of early withdrawal from the study, in particular a planned (i.e., available information about a planned date and/or a suitable donor) kidney transplant surgery during the estimated period of participation in the study.
- A history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylactic shock or multiple drug allergy) according to the patient, and hypersensitivity to recombinant erythropoietins, polyethylene glycol or any components of the study drugs, or to iron (III) hydroxide sucrose complex.
- Vaccination less than 8 weeks before signing the ICF (according to the patient).
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- Diagnosed liver cirrhosis.
- HIV infection.
- ALT, AST >3хULN at screening.
- Decompensated heart disease (NYHA Class IV CHF).
- Resistant hypertension.
- Unstable angina.
- History of acute hemolysis episodes.
- Documented hemoglobinopathy, myelodysplastic syndrome, hematological malignancy, pure red cell aplasia.
- Severe secondary hyperparathyroidism (intact PTH>1000 pg/mL at screening) or biopsy-confirmed bone marrow fibrosis (myelofibrosis).
- Documented episodes of gastrointestinal or other bleeding within less than 90 days prior to signing the ICF.
- Documented history of episodes of thrombosis (acute myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary thromboembolism within less than 6 months before the signing of the ICF, as well as long-term vascular access thrombosis within 30 days before the signing of the ICF.
- Seizure syndrome, including a history of or epilepsy during the screening period.
- Documented major surgery less than 30 days before signing the ICF.
- Documented blood transfusion within less than 90 days prior to signing the ICF.
- Any acute or chronic infections in the stage of exacerbation, as well as other chronic diseases that at the time of signing the informed consent, may adversely affect the patient's safety while using the study therapy in the opinion of the investigator.
- A history of severe depression, suicidal ideation, or attempted suicide.
- Documented malignancies other than cured basal-cell carcinoma and/or cervical carcinoma in situ with a remission duration of more than 5 years at the time of signing the ICF.
- Known alcohol or drug addiction, or current signs of alcohol/drug addiction, which, according to the investigator, is contraindication for the treatment with the test drug/reference drug or limits the treatment adherence.
- Participation in other clinical studies of medicinal products within less than 90 calendar days prior to signing the informed consent form for participation in this study.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Trial locations and contacts
14 sites in 1 country.
14 sites in 1 country
Russia14 sites
Limited Liability Company "Medical Center "NEFROS"
Krasnodar
Limited Liability Company Medical Center "NEPHROS"
Krasnodar
Limited Liability Company "Nephroline-Sibir"
Novosibirsk
State Autonomous Healthcare Institution Orenburg Regional Clinical Center of Surgery and Traumatology
Orenburg
"All-Russian Center for Emergency and Radiation Medicine named after A.M. Nikiforov" of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
Limited Liability Company "Kupchinsky Outpatient Dialysis Center"
Saint Petersburg
Moscow Multidisciplinary Scientific and Clinical Center named after S.P. Botkin
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution "City Clinical Hospital No. 31"
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg State Budgetary Healthcare Institution "S.P. Botkin Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital"
Saint Petersburg
St. Petersburg City Hospital No. 26
Saint Petersburg
State Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Volgograd Regional Uronephrological Center"
Volgograd
Limited Liability Company "Medical Diagnostic Center"
Yaroslavl
Limited Liability Company "FAMILY CLINIC"
Yekaterinburg
Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1
Yekaterinburg
About this study
Official title: A Randomized, Open-label, Comparative Clinical Study of the Efficacy and Safety of BCD-131 and Mircera® in the Treatment of Anemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis
BCD-131 is pegylated darbepoetin beta. This clinical study BCD-131-3 is a randomized, open-label, phase III study of the efficacy and safety of BCD-131 and Mircera used for the treatment of anemia in end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis.
Read the detailed description
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that BCD-131 is non-inferior to Mircera for the treatment of anemia in patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis, with the primary assessment occurring at Weeks 28-32 of treatment. Eligible subjects will have Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and will have been receiving dialysis (a minimum frequency of 3 sessions per week and at least 12 hours per week of standard hemodialysis, with a stable dialysis prescription) for at least 90 days prior to informed consent form (ICF) signature. Subjects must have anemia of renal origin with no other identifiable causes of anemia (including anemia of chronic disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, folic acid deficiency, or iron deficiency, etc.).
This study evaluates the efficacy of BCD-131 as maintenance therapy. Eligible patients must have received stable doses of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (erythropoietin alfa, erythropoietin beta, or darbepoetin alfa) for at least 3 months prior to ICF signature and throughout the screening period, with target hemoglobin levels (100-120 g/L) maintained for at least 2 weeks prior to and at the time of screening.
The study comprises the following periods:
- Screening period (up to 28 days).
- Main treatment period (Weeks 0-32).
- Extension period (Weeks 33-84) for long-term safety and efficacy assessment. • Follow-up period (28 days after last investigational product dose at Week 84).
- Conditions
- Anemia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease 5D
- Being tested
- BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta), Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta)
- Keywords
- Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD, Anemia, Erythropoietin, Darbepoetin, Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Renal anemia
- Medical subject headings
- Anemia, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta)Biological
BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta), subcutaneous injection; regimen: once every 4 weeks; therapy duration: 84 weeks
Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta)Biological
Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta), subcutaneous injection; regimen: once every 4 weeks up to Week 48 inclusive; starting from Week 52, all subjects will be switched to BCD-131 treatment up to Week 84 inclusive.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| BCD-131 | Experimental | BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta) Receives: Biological: BCD-131 (pegdarbepoetin beta) |
| Mircera | Active comparator | Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) Receives: Biological: Mircera (methoxypolyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proportion of subjects (%) with the target hemoglobin level (100-120 g/L inclusive)
Measured: During the assessment period at Weeks 28-32
Secondary outcomes (17)
Proportion of subjects (%) with the target hemoglobin level (100-120 g/L inclusive)
Measured: Weeks 48-52
Proportion of subjects (%) with a mean hemoglobin level at the time of assessment within the range of ±10 g/L from baseline
Measured: Weeks 28-32
Proportion of subjects (%) who required dose adjustment of the test drug/reference drug during the maintenance therapy stage of the main study period
In the main study period, a dose adjustment is expected during the first 12 weeks of therapy (titration phase), and a maintenance therapy stage is expected during the subsequent weeks of the main study period.
Measured: Weeks 12-32
Proportion of subjects (%) who required dose adjustment of the test drug/reference drug during the extension study period
Measured: Weeks 33-52
Proportion of subjects (%) who required blood transfusion during the main study period
Measured: Weeks 0-32
Proportion of subjects (%) who required blood transfusion during the entire study
Measured: Weeks 0-52
The mean hemoglobin level during the main study period
Measured: Weeks 0-32
The mean hemoglobin level during the entire study
Measured: Weeks 0-52
Proportion of subjects (%) with hemoglobin values greater than 130 g/L and with values greater than 140 g/L during the main study period
Measured: Weeks 0-32
Proportion of subjects (%) with hemoglobin values greater than 130 g/L and with values greater than 140 g/L during the entire study
Measured: Weeks 0-52
Proportion of subjects with reported AEs/SAEs, which, according to the investigator, are related to the study drugs
Measured: Weeks 0-32, Weeks 32-52, Weeks 52-88
Proportion of subjects in each group who developed CTCAE v. 5.0 grade 3-4 AEs, which, in the investigator's opinion, are related to the use of the study drugs
Measured: Weeks 0-32, Weeks 32-52, Weeks 52-88
Proportion of subjects in each group who prematurely withdrew due to AEs/SAEs
Measured: Weeks 0-32, Weeks 32-52, Weeks 52-88
Frequency of arterial and venous thrombotic complications (cerebrovascular accident, vascular access thrombosis, etc.)
Measured: Weeks 0-32, Weeks 32-52, Weeks 52-88
Frequency of non-fatal myocardial infarction, death from cardiovascular diseases, death from any cause
Measured: Weeks 0-32, Weeks 32-52, Weeks 52-88
The Proportion of BAb- and NAb-positive Patients
Blood sampling for immunogenicity assessment (binding antibodies [BAbs] or neutralizing antibodies [NAbs]) will be performed before the first injection (Week 0) and then at Weeks 12, 24, 36, and 52
Measured: Weeks 0, 12, 24, 36, 52, 64, 76
Proportion of subjects (%) with a mean hemoglobin level at the time of assessment within the range of ±10 g/L from baseline
Measured: Weeks 48-52
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2025
- Primary completion12 May 2026
- Study completionOct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AnemiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 228 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Biocad
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07119372
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BCD-131-3
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No