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Phase 3 N=222 Treatment

CR845-CLIN3105: A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of CR845 in Hemodialysis Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus

Uremic Pruritus

Enrolled (actual)
222
Serious AEs
20.3%
Results posted
Oct 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants With AEs. — 143 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
CR845 0.5 mcg/kg (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Cara Therapeutics, Inc.
Primary completion
Feb 2020

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With AEs.
143

Summary

This is a multicenter, open-label study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of intravenous (IV) CR845 at a dose of 0.5 mcg/kg administered after each dialysis session. The study includes an up to 12-week Treatment Period.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria

To be eligible for inclusion into the study, a patient must meet the following criteria:

  • Has end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and has been on hemodialysis 3 times per week for at least 3 months prior to the start of screening;
  • Has at least 2 single-pool Kt/V measurements ≥1.2, or at least 2 urea reduction ratio measurements ≥65%, or 1 single pool Kt/V measurement ≥1.2 and 1 urea reduction ratio measurement ≥65% on different dialysis days during the 3 months period prior to screening;
  • Prior to Treatment:
  • Has completed at least 3 Worst Itching Intensity NRS questionnaires from the start of the Run-in Period up to and including the pre-dose assessment on Day 1;

Key Exclusion Criteria

A patient will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria are met:

  • Known noncompliance with dialysis treatment that in the opinion of the investigator would impede completion or validity of the study;
  • Scheduled to receive a kidney transplant during the study;
  • New or change of treatment received for itch including antihistamines and corticosteroids (oral, IV, or topical) within 14 days prior to screening;
  • New or change of prescription for opioids, gabapentin, or pregabalin within 14 days prior to screening;
  • Received another investigational drug within 30 days or five half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the start of dosing or is planning to participate in another interventional clinical study while enrolled in this study;
  • Has pruritus only during the dialysis session (by patient report);
  • Is receiving ongoing ultraviolet B treatment and/or anticipates receiving such treatment during the study;
  • Participated in a previous clinical study with CR845.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03998163). 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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