Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

AKB-6548

Phase 2

Anemia | Small molecule | Hematology |Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 21, 2022

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
Premium
Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
Premium
Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment407
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (4)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT0226019316-Week Repeat Oral Dose Study of AKB-6548 for Anemia in Participants With End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Requiring Chronic HemodialysisPHASE2 COMPLETED 94Sep 10, 2014Jul 22, 2015Jul 1, 202216 United States
NCT0190648920-Week Repeat Oral Dose Study of AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and AnemiaPHASE2 COMPLETED 210Jul 23, 2013Sep 3, 2014Jul 21, 202247 United States
NCT0138109442-Day Repeat Oral Dose Study of AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and AnemiaPHASE2 COMPLETED 93Jun 15, 2011Feb 16, 2012Jul 1, 202228 United States
NCT01235936Safety and Efficacy Study for AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease and AnemiaPHASE2 COMPLETED 10Oct 21, 2010May 1, 2011Jul 1, 20222 United States
Unlock Drug Trial Details
Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Change From Pre-dose Average in Hemoglobin (Hgb) Level to The Mid-study Average
Pre-dose (Screening, Second Screening, and Baseline), Week 7, and Week 8

Change from pre-dose average was calculated by the mid-study average minus the pre-dose average. The pre-dose average was defined as the average of the 3 Hgb values that were obtained before dosing at the first screening visit, the second screening visit, and the Baseline visit; the mid-study average was defined as the average of the 2 Hgb values that were obtained at the Week 7 and Week 8 visits.

Change From Pre-dose Average in Hgb Level to The End-of-study Average
Pre-dose, Week 15, and Week 16

Change from pre-dose average was calculated by the end-of-study average minus the pre-dose average. The pre-dose average was defined as the average of the 3 Hgb values that were obtained before dosing at the first screening visit, the second screening visit, and the Baseline visit; the end-of-study average was defined as the average of the 2 Hgb values that were obtained at the Week 15 and Week 16 visits.

Change From Mid-study Average in Hgb Level to The End-of-study Average
Week 7, Week 8, Week 15, and Week 16

Change from mid-study average was calculated by the end-of-study average minus the mid-study average. The mid-study average was defined as the average of the 2 Hgb values that were obtained at the Week 7 and Week 8 visits; the end-of-study average was defined as the average of the 2 Hgb values that were obtained at the Week 15 and Week 16 visits.

Percentage of Participants Achieving a Successful Hemoglobin Response
Weeks 19 and 20

Hemoglobin (Hgb) response was defined as participants with mean Hgb ≥11.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL) (average of Weeks 19 and 20) or increase in Hgb by ≥ 1.2 g/dL (average of Weeks 19 and 20) over pre-dose average (average of the two Hgb values obtained prior to dosing) without receiving Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESA) or transfusion.

Absolute Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hgb) to End of Treatment (Week 6)
Baseline, Week 6

Absolute change from Baseline was calculated as the Week 6 (end of treatment) value minus the Baseline value. Baseline Hgb was defined as the average of the last two measurements obtained prior to dosing. If there was only one measurement prior to dosing, this measurement served as Baseline. A positive change from Baseline indicated that hemoglobin concentration increased.

Mean Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hgb) on Day 29
Baseline; Day 29

Blood samples were collected to assess Hgb. Baseline Hgb was defined as the average of the 2 samples obtained prior to dosing (Pre-Baseline and Baseline). A positive change from baseline indicates that hemoglobin concentration increased.

Secondary Endpoints
Change From Baseline in Hgb
Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Week 16
Change From Baseline in Hematocrit
Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Week 16
Change From Baseline in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Week 16
Unlock Study Endpoints
Study Design & Arms
AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
AKB-6548, starting dose 1EXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548, starting dose 2EXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548, starting dose 3EXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
AKB-6548 240 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548 370 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548 500 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
AKB-6548 630 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
AKB-6548DRUGStarting dose 1. Oral dose administered once daily for 16 weeks. Dose adjustment based on hemoglobin level as defined in the protocol.
PlaceboDRUGOral Placebo administered once daily for 20 weeks. Dose adjustment based on hemoglobin level as defined in the protocol.
Unlock Study Design Details
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — 79 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites16

Key Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 79 years inclusive * Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 5 on chronic hemodialysis for at least 3 months * Anemia secondary to CKD treated with erythropoiesis stimulating agent and intravenous iron Key Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index \>44.0 kilograms per meter...

Countries:United States
Unlock Eligibility Criteria