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Ferric 1 GM

Phase 3

Anemia, Iron Deficiency | Small molecule | Hematology |Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment289

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Clinical trial landscape

Ferric 1 GM · 1 trial · 7 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT05085275Ferric Citrate for the Prevention of Renal Failure in Adults With Advanced Chronic Kidney DiseaseAnemia, Iron Deficiency
COMPLETED289 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Ferric Citrate for the Prevention of Renal Failure in Adults With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Achieving a Composite Endpoint of Initiation of Maintenance Dialysis or All-cause Mortality
9 months

Number of participants achieving a composite endpoint of initiation of maintenance dialysis or all-cause mortality

Secondary Endpoints

Hospitalization Events Reported as a Serious Adverse Event (SAE) (Excluding Disease-related Hospitalization [e.g., Dialysis Access Placement, Dialysis Initiation, Kidney Transplant] and Elective Procedures)
9 months
Component of Primary - Initiation of Maintenance Dialysis
9 months
Component of Primary - All-Cause Mortality
9 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Ferric citrateEXPERIMENTALSupplied as tablets for oral administration containing 1 gram ferric citrate (210 milligrams of ferric iron). Administered orally with meals or snacks.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORTablets, matching in color and size to ferric citrate.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ferric Citrate 1 GM Oral Tablet [AURYXIA]DRUGAll subjects will be instructed to take study drug (ferric citrate or placebo) at a fixed dose of 2 tablets per meal or snacks, up to three times per day. The maximum dose is 6 tablets per day. No additional tablets (beyond a total of 6 per day) should be taken. Tablets should not be crushed or chewed.
PlaceboDRUGAll subjects will be instructed to take study drug (ferric citrate or placebo) at a fixed dose of 2 tablets per meal or snacks, up to three times per day. The maximum dose is 6 tablets per day. No additional tablets (beyond a total of 6 per day) should be taken. Tablets should not be crushed or chewed.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites23

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients greater or equal to 18 years old. 2. Diagnosis of NDD advanced CKD, regardless of etiology. Advanced CKD is defined as at least one local laboratory determined estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤20 ml/min/1.73m2 (calculated per any commonly used metho...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Ferric 1 GM

What is Ferric 1 GM used for?

Ferric 1 GM is used for the treatment of anemia and iron deficiency. It is being investigated in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, where it may also address hyperphosphatemia and renal anemia. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Ferric 1 GM target?

Ferric 1 GM is a small molecule that provides iron, which is essential for red blood cell production. By delivering iron, it helps correct iron deficiency and anemia. It is being studied in patients with chronic kidney disease who often have both anemia and iron deficiency.

Who makes Ferric 1 GM?

Ferric 1 GM is being developed by Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. Akebia Therapeutics is publicly traded under the ticker symbol AKBA on the stock market.

What phase is Ferric 1 GM in?

Ferric 1 GM is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 3 trial has been completed, involving 289 participants.

What clinical trials is Ferric 1 GM in?

Ferric 1 GM has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT05085275. The trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study titled 'Ferric Citrate for the Prevention of Renal Failure in Adults With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.' It enrolled 289 participants in the United States.

Is Ferric 1 GM the same as ferric citrate?

Ferric 1 GM is a formulation of ferric citrate, as indicated by the clinical trial title. The trial evaluates ferric citrate for the prevention of renal failure in adults with advanced chronic kidney disease. Ferric citrate is a form of iron used to treat anemia and iron deficiency.