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N/A N=60 Randomized Treatment

Impact of Ferric Citrate vs Ferrous Sulfate on Iron Parameters and Hemoglobin in Individuals With CKD and Iron Deficiency

Chronic Kidney Disease · Iron Deficiency · Anemia

Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Ferritin From Baseline to End of Treatment — 60; 30 percentage of change from baseline

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
ferric citrate (Drug); ferrous sulfate (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Primary completion
Feb 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Ferritin From Baseline to End of Treatment
60; 30
PRIMARY
Change in Transferrin Saturation From Baseline to End of Treatment
40; 2
SECONDARY
Change in Hemoglobin From Baseline to End of Treatment
4; 0
SECONDARY
Change in Hepcidin From Baseline to the End of Treatment
98; 28
SECONDARY
Change in Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 From Baseline to the End of Treatment
-37; -8

Summary

The main objective of the study is to compare the impact of oral ferric citrate compared to standard of care oral ferrous sulfate on serum iron, percent transferrin saturation, ferritin, hepcidin and hemoglobin levels in individuals with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and absolute iron deficiency.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 18 years or greater
  • Moderate to severe CKD not requiring dialysis (eGFR 15 - 45 ml/min/1.73 m2 by CKD-EPI)
  • Absolute iron deficiency (serum ferritin 13 g/dL
  • Known disorder of iron homeostasis (e.g., hemochromatosis)
  • Known gastrointestinal disorder (irritable bowel disease, inflammatory bowel disease)
  • Known liver disease (ALT/AST or bilirubin > 3x normal)
  • Serum phosphorus concentrations < 3.0 mg/dL
  • Any known cause of anemia other than iron deficiency or CKD (e.g., sickle cell anemia)
  • Symptomatic gastrointestinal bleeding within 12 weeks prior to the screening visit.
  • Subjects receiving any form of renal replacement therapy including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or renal transplant.
  • Pregnancy or lactation in female participants
  • Severe anemia defined as a hemoglobin < 8.0 g/dL for males or a hemoglobin <7.0 g/dL for females.
  • Receipt of erythropoiesis stimulating agents within 4 weeks of screening.
  • Receipt of intravenous iron therapy within 8 weeks of screening.
  • Blood transfusion within 4 weeks of screening
  • Known allergies or severe adverse reactions to previous oral iron therapy
  • Current use of oral phosphorus binders.
  • Current use of an active vitamin D analog
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02888171). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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