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Vadadustat

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Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease | Small molecule | Hematology |Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment2,200
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Vadadustat · 21 trials · 16 indications

Phase 3 7Phase 2 5Phase 1 9
NCT06520826Vafseo Outcomes In-Center ExperienceAnemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING2,200 Analytics
NCT04707768Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dose Conversion From a Long-acting Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent (Mircera®) to Three Times Weekly Oral Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Hemodialysis SubjectsAnemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
COMPLETED456 Analytics
NCT04313153Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Vadadustat Once Daily (QD) and Three Times Weekly (TIW) for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Hemodialysis Subjects Converting From Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)Anemia
COMPLETED319 Analytics
NCT02892149Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (DD-CKD)Anemia
COMPLETED3,554 Analytics
NCT02865850Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Correction or Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Incident Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (DD-CKD)Anemia
COMPLETED369 Analytics
NCT02680574Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Non-dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (NDD-CKD)Anemia
COMPLETED1,725 Analytics
NCT02648347Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Correction of Anemia in Participants With Non-dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney DiseaseAnemia
COMPLETED1,751 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Vafseo Outcomes In-Center Experience
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Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dose Conversion From a Long-acting Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent (Mircera®) to Three Times Weekly Oral Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Hemodialysis Subjects
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Trial Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Vadadustat Once Daily (QD) and Three Times Weekly (TIW) for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Hemodialysis Subjects Converting From Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
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Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (DD-CKD)
AnemiaUnlock trial analytics
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Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Correction or Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Incident Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (DD-CKD)
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PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Participants With Non-dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease (NDD-CKD)
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Study to Evaluate Vadadustat for the Correction of Anemia in Participants With Non-dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Combination of the hierarchical endpoints of all-cause mortality and all-cause hospitalization.
18 months

The hierarchical endpoints of all-cause mortality and all cause hospitalization will be analyzed by the win odds method with ranking all cause mortality more important than all cause hospitalization.

Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hb) to the Average Over the Primary Evaluation Period (PEP) (Weeks 20 to 26)
Baseline; Weeks 20 to 26

The Baseline Hb was defined as the average of last 2 central laboratory Hb measurements of samples taken at or prior to the first dose. The average for the PEP was calculated as the average of all Hb measurements from the central laboratory within the three visit windows during Weeks 20 through 26. Analysis was conducted using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with multiple imputation for missing data with randomization stratification factors and Baseline Hb as covariates. Change from Baseline was calculated as PEP value minus the Baseline value.

Change From Baseline in Hb to the Average Over the Primary Evaluation Period (PEP) (Weeks 20 to 26)
Baseline; Weeks 20 to 26

The Baseline Hb was defined as the average of the last 2 central laboratory Hb values taken on or prior to the first dose date. The average for the PEP was calculated as the average of all Hb measurements from the central laboratory within the three visit windows during Weeks 20 through 26, regardless of intercurrent events. Analysis was conducted using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with multiple imputation for missing data with randomization stratification factors and Baseline Hb as covariates. Change from Baseline was calculated as PEP value minus the Baseline value.

Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hb) to the Average Over the Primary Efficacy Period (Weeks 24 to 36)
Baseline; Weeks 24 to 36

The Baseline average was calculated as the average of the Hb values obtained at the screening visit closest to the date of randomization and the randomization visit. The average for the Primary Efficacy Period was calculated as the average Hb value over Weeks 24 to 36. Analysis was conducted using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with multiple imputation for missing data with Baseline hemoglobin concentration (\<10.0 versus ≥10.0 g/dL), geographic region (United States \[US\] versus European Union \[EU\] versus Rest of World \[ROW\]), and New York Heart Association congestive heart failure (NYHA CHF) class (Class 0 \[no CHF\] or I versus II or III) as covariates.

Median Time to First Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE)
Up to 170 weeks

MACE was defined as all-cause mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI), or non-fatal stroke. The primary safety outcome was positively adjudicated first MACE, which was defined as any death, Endpoint Adjudication Committee (EAC)-confirmed non-fatal MI, or EAC-confirmed non-fatal stroke occurring between the first dose date and each participant's last participation date. INNOVATE MACE results and analysis, by design, was performed on pooled data from studies AKB-6548-CI-0016 (NCT02865850) and AKB-6548-CI-0017 (NCT02892149). Results and statistical analysis from study AKB-6548-CI-0017 has been reported in below table and under section "Statistical Analysis 1". Results and statistical analysis of the pooled data from studies AKB-6548-CI-0016 and AKB-6548-CI-0017 has been reported under section "Statistical Analysis 2" of this outcome measure.

Win ratio for hierarchical composite endpoint based on death, duration of mechanical ventilation or ECMO, and duration of high-flow nasal oxygenation or non-invasive ventilation
from the time of enrollment to 28 days after enrollment

The primary outcome is a hierarchical composite endpoint with 3 components: Death (yes or no); Duration of mechanical ventilation (MV) or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in days; and Duration of high-flow nasal oxygenation (HFNO) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in days. Data will be reported as a Win Ratio, which quantifies the relative benefit of treatment compared to control. The Win Ratio is calculated from all pairwise comparisons of each patient in the treatment group compared with each patient in the control group, using the following formula: Win Ratio = Number of Wins/Number of Losses. Number of Wins is defined as: The count of pairs where the treatment group patient has a better outcome than the control group patient. Number of Losses is defined as: The count of pairs where the control group patient has a better outcome than the treatment group patient.

Mean Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Between Baseline and the Primary Evaluation Period (PEP)
Baseline; Week 10 to Week 12

Change from Baseline in Hb value was calculated as the PEP Hb value minus the Baseline Hb value. The PEP value was the average Hb value from Week 10 to Week 12. The Baseline Hb value was defined as the average of the final two Hb values prior to start of dosing on Day 1.

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Up to Week 24

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any untoward medical occurrence (including a clinically significant abnormal laboratory finding) that occurred in the protocol-specified AE reporting period. An AE included medical conditions, signs, and symptoms not previously observed in the participant that emerged during the protocol-specified AE reporting period, including signs or symptoms associated with pre-existing underlying conditions that were not present prior to the AE reporting period. TEAEs, defined as AEs that began (or pre-existing AEs that worsened) on or after the first dose through each participant's last participation date, are reported.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter Values
Up to Week 24

Parameters assessed for laboratory values included hematology (excluding the primary and secondary efficacy endpoint results related to Hb), clinical chemistry, lipid profiles, and glucose. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinically significant changes.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Vital Sign Values
Up to Week 24

Parameters assessed for vital signs included sitting (at rest for a minimum of 5 minutes) heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and blood pressure. The investigator was responsible for reviewing vital sign values for clinically significant changes.

Number of Participants Classified as Hb Outliers
Weeks 13 - 20

The target range for Hb was from 10.0 to 11.0 grams per deciliter (g/dL). Hb outliers included participants with a Hb increase of more than 12.0 g/dL or \<8.0 g/dL and decline in Hb ≥0.5 g/dL from Baseline, and a Hb increase to more than 1.0 g/dL within any 2-week interval during the Study Period.

Mean Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) Levels From Pre-treatment to the End of the Primary Efficacy Period
Pre-treatment; Week 6

The pre-treatment average value for Hb was defined as the average of 3 values obtained prior to treatment, i.e., the qualifying screening value and the Baseline value. Change from Pre-treatment was calculated as the Week 6 value minus the Pre-treatment value.

Number of Participants With Clinically Abnormal 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
Up to Day 2

A standard 12-lead ECG was performed following dosing in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes. ECGs were taken prior to blood draws when possible. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinical significance.

Change From Baseline in PR Interval, QT Interval, QRS Interval, and QT Corrected (QTc) Interval
Baseline; Day 2

A standard 12-lead ECG was performed following dosing in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes. ECGs were taken prior to blood draws when possible. The parameters evaluated from the participant ECG trace included PR interval, QT interval, QRS interval, and QTc (corrected). The baseline was defined as Day 1 pre-dose measurement. If missing, the last measurement prior to dosing was used.

Change From Baseline in Heart Rate
Baseline; Day 2

The heart rate evaluation was performed after the participant had been resting comfortably in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes.

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Physical Examination Findings
Up to Day 8

A baseline physical examination was performed at screening. Otherwise, abbreviated physical examinations were conducted and were to include heart, lung, and abdomen. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinically significant changes.

Geometric Mean Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of AKB-6548
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Cmax was defined as the maximum observed plasma concentration. Cmax was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Median Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of AKB-6548
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Tmax was defined as the time to reach maximum plasma concentration. Tmax was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Mean Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (λz)
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. λz was calculated using linear regression of the terminal linear portion of the log concentration vs. time curve. The parameter was calculated by linear least-squares regression analysis using three or more concentrations, excluding Cmax.

Median Terminal Elimination Half-life (T½)
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. T½ was defined as apparent terminal elimination half-life. T½ was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Geometric Mean Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From 0 to Time T Over a Dosing Interval (AUC[0-T])
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. AUC\[0-T) was defined as the area under the plasma concentration-time curve, from time=0 to the last measurable concentration (Ct) up to 24 hours, calculated by the linear trapezoidal method. AUC\[0-T) was calculated using the standard noncompartmental method.

Geometric Mean Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-∞])
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. AUC\[0-∞\] was defined as the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time=0 and extrapolated to infinity. AUC\[0-∞\] was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Geometric Mean Apparent Oral Clearance (CL/F)
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. CL/F was defined as apparent oral clearance, calculated as Dose/AUC(0-inf). CL/F was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Geometric Mean Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase (Vd/F)
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose (Day 2)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Vd/F was defined as the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase, calculated as Dose/\[λz \* AUC(0-inf)\]. Vd/F was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Vadadustat area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, and 48 hours after each dose of vadadustat in each 9-day study part
Vadadustat area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, and 48 hours after each dose of vadadustat in each 9-day study part
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of vadadustat
0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 24, and 48 hours after each dose of vadadustat in each 9-day study part
Mean area under concentration-time curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Area under concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Maximum observed concentration (Cmax)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Time to maximum observed concentration (Tmax)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Terminal half-life (t½)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Apparent clearance (CL/F) or clearance (CL)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Apparent volume of distribution (Vd/F) or volume of distribution (Vd)
Vadadustat: Days 1, 2, 8, and 10 (or End of Treatment). Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Days 1 and 2

Vadadustat: Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent: Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose

Tmax for vadadustat metabolite(s)
Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose
AUClast for vadadustat metabolite(s)
Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose
AUCinf for vadadustat metabolite(s)
Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose
Cmax for vadadustat metabolite(s)
Day 1: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose and prior to dosing. Day 8: predose; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 10 or End of Treatment: predose
Serum erythropoietin concentration for the erythropoiesis-stimulating agent treatment group
Day 1: predose; 0.25, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 11 hours post dose. Day 2: 24 hours (-2 hours) post Day 1 dose
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) for vadadustat
Up to 10 weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf) for vadadustat
Up to 10 weeks
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) for vadadustat
Up to 10 weeks
Bioequivalence - Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Bioequivalence - Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Bioequivalence - Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last sampling point (AUCall)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Bioequivalence - Observed Maximum concentration (Cmax)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Measure Food Effect - Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Measure Food Effect - 2. Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Measure Food Effect - 2.3. Observed Maximum concentration (Cmax)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) for digoxin, adefovir and furosemide
Up to 12 Weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf) for digoxin, adefovir and furosemide
Up to 12 Weeks
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) for digoxin, adefovir and furosemide
Up to 12 Weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of vadadustat
Up to 10 weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf) of vadadustat
Up to 10 weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of rosuvastatin, sulfasalazine, pravastatin and simvastatin
Up to 10 weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf) of rosuvastatin, sulfasalazine, pravastatin and simvastatin
Up to 10 weeks
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of rosuvastatin. sulfasalazine, pravastatin, atorvastatin and simvastatin
Up to 10 weeks
Area under plasma concentration-time curve (AUCtau) of atorvastatin
Up to 10 weeks
Area under the concentration-time curve from dosing to last measurable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1, Day 4
Area under the concentration-time curve from dosing to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1, Day 4
Observed maximum concentration (Cmax).
Day 1, Day 4
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to last sampling point (AUCall)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Observed maximum concentration (Cmax)
Baseline visit, 48 hours
Secondary Endpoints
All-cause hospitalization
18 months
All-cause mortality
18 months
Change From Baseline in Hb to the Average Over the Secondary Evaluation Period (SEP) (Weeks 46 to 52)
Baseline; Weeks 46 to 52
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
VadadustatEXPERIMENTALVadadustat, 300 mg tablets, administered orally three times per week
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) - Standard of Care (SOC)ACTIVE_COMPARATOREpoetin alfa (EPOGEN), Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera), or Darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) administered as per standard of care
Vadadustat low doseEXPERIMENTALParticipants previously receiving Mircera® received vadadustat for up to 52 weeks with an initial dose of 600 milligrams (mg).
Vadadustat high doseEXPERIMENTALParticipants previously receiving Mircera® received vadadustat for up to 52 weeks with an initial dose of 900 mg.
Mircera®ACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will continue to receive Mircera® for up to 52 weeks.
Vadadustat once daily (QD)EXPERIMENTAL -
Vadadustat three times weekly (TIW)EXPERIMENTAL -
Darbepoetin alfaACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Vadadustat 900mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Vadadustat 1200mgEXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Vadadustat TIWEXPERIMENTALParticipants randomized to Vadadustat (Main and erythropoiesis-stimulating agent \[ESA\] hyporesponder parallel studies) who complete a once-daily dosing regimen treatment period and meet eligibility criteria for transition to three times weekly (TIW) dosing will switch to TIW dosing
Epoetin AlfaACTIVE_COMPARATOREpoetin Alfa
Vadadustat, Dose 1EXPERIMENTALDaily oral dose
Vadadustat, Dose 2EXPERIMENTALDaily oral dose
Vadadustat, Dose 3EXPERIMENTALDaily oral dose
CKD, Stage 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate \[eGFR\] 30 - 59 milliliters \[mL\]/minute) received a single 500 milligram (mg) oral dose of Vadadustat after fasting for at least 4 hours.
CKD, Stage 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants with Stage 4 CKD (eGFR \<30 mL/minute and not yet on dialysis) received a single 500 mg oral dose of Vadadustat after fasting for at least 4 hours.
Part 1: vadadustat plus sevelamer carbonateEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive vadadustat 300 milligrams (mg) once on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7. Participants will receive sevelamer carbonate 1600 mg once on Days 3, 5, and 7.
Part 2: vadadustat plus calcium acetateEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive vadadustat 300 mg once on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7. Participants will receive calcium acetate 1334 mg once on Days 3, 5, and 7.
Part 3: vadadustat plus Auryxia®EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive vadadustat 300 mg once on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7. Participants will receive Auryxia® 2 grams once on Days 3, 5, and 7.
Vadadustat 600 mgEXPERIMENTALDialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (DD-CKD) participants converting from erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) treatment will be administered fixed-dose treatment for 10 days with vadadustat 600 milligrams (mg) daily.
Vadadustat 750 mgEXPERIMENTALDD-CKD participants converting from ESA treatment will be administered fixed-dose treatment for 10 days with vadadustat 750 mg daily.
Vadadustat 900 mgEXPERIMENTALDD-CKD participants converting from ESA treatment will be administered fixed-dose treatment for 10 days with vadadustat 900 mg daily.
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agentOTHERParticipants will continue to receive their existing treatment with intravenous erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA; darbepoetin alfa or epoetin alfa) for 10 days.
Rabeprazole and VadadustatEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive vadadustat 300 mg on day 1, rabeprazole 20 mg every 12 hours on days 2 through 5 and vadadustat 300 mg and rabeprazole on day 6
Treatment AACTIVE_COMPARATORvadadustat 3 X 150 mg Tablets in fasted subjects
Treatment BACTIVE_COMPARATORVadadustat 1 X 450 mg Tablets in fasted subjects
Treatment CACTIVE_COMPARATORvadadustat 1 X 450 mg Tablets in fed subjects
Vadadustat, digoxinEXPERIMENTALArm 1: Subjects will receive a single oral dose of digoxin 0.5 mg alone, followed by a washout period and repeat doses of vadadustat 600 mg QD alone and in combination with a single dose of digoxin 0.5 mg.
Vadadustat, adefovirEXPERIMENTALArm 2: Subjects will receive a single dose of oral adefovir 10 mg alone, followed by a washout period and repeat doses of vadadustat 600 mg QD alone and in combination with a single dose of adefovir.
Vadadustat, FurosemideEXPERIMENTALArm 3: Subjects will receive a single dose of oral furosemide 40 mg alone, followed by a washout period and repeat doses of vadadustat 600 mg QD alone, and in combination with a single dose of furosemide 40 mg.
Vadadustat, CyclosporineEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Arm 1: Subjects will receive vadadustat 300 mg alone and vadadustat 300 mg in combination with oral cyclosporine 500 mg in a crossover design
Vadadustat; ProbenecidEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Arm 2: Subjects will receive vadadustat 300 mg alone and vadadustat 300 mg in combination with oral Probenecid 500 mg Q12h in a fixed sequence design
Vadadustat and RifampinEXPERIMENTALPart 2: Subjects will receive vadadustat 300 mg alone and vadadustat 300 mg in combination with IV rifampin 600 mg in a cross-over design
Rosuvastatin, VadadustatEXPERIMENTALPart 1: Subjects will receive rosuvastatin 20 mg alone, vadadustat 600 mg alone, followed by rosuvastatin 20 mg in combination with vadadustat 600 mg in a fixed-sequence dosing design.
Sulfasalazine. Pravastatin, VadadustatEXPERIMENTALPart 2, Arm 1: Subjects will receive sulfasalazine 500 mg alone followed by sulfasalazine 500 mg in combination with vadadustat 600 mg once a day in a fixed-sequence dosing design. Part 2, Arm 2: Subjects will receive pravastatin 40 mg alone followed by pravastatin 40 mg in combination with vadadustat 600 mg once a day in a fixed-sequence dosing design.
Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, VadadustatEXPERIMENTALPart 3, Arm 1: Subjects will receive atorvastatin 40 mg alone followed by atorvastatin 40 mg in combination with vadadustat 600 mg once a day in a fixed-sequence dosing design. Part 3, Arm 2: 24 subjects will receive simvastatin 40 mg alone followed by simvastatin 40 mg in combination with vadadustat 600 mg once a day in a fixed-sequence dosing design.
Regimen AEXPERIMENTALvadadustat reference tablets
Regimen BEXPERIMENTALvadadustat test tablets
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
VadadustatDRUGA synthetic, orally bioavailable, small molecule being developed as an inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl-hydroxylases for the treatment of anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. Intervention to be administered to maintain hemoglobin within a target range of 10-11 g/dL.
Erythropoiesis Stimulating AgentDRUGStandard of care erythropoiesis stimulating agent will be administered to maintain hemoglobin within a target range of 10-11 g/dL.
Mircera®DRUGintravenous administration
Darbepoetin alfaDRUGintravenous or subcutaneous solution
Vadadustat 900mgDRUGParticipants will receive 900mg vadadustat (as oral tablets) for 14 days or until the date of discharge, whichever comes first, at approximately the same time each day without regard for timing of meals.
Vadadustat 1200mgDRUGParticipants will receive 1200mg vadadustat (as oral tablets) for 14 days or until the date of discharge, whichever comes first, at approximately the same time each day without regard for timing of meals.
PlaceboDRUGParticipants will matching placebo (as oral tablets) for 14 days or until the date of discharge, whichever comes first, at approximately the same time each day without regard for timing of meals.
Epoetin AlfaDRUGEpoetin Alfa
Vadadustat TIWDRUGOral Vadadustat
Sevelamer carbonateDRUG2 x 800 mg oral tablets
Calcium acetateDRUG2 x 667 mg oral gelcaps
Auryxia®DRUG2 x 1 gram tablets (210 mg ferric iron equivalent to 1000 mg ferric citrate)
RabeprazoleDRUGOral Rabeprazole
FurosemideDRUGOral Furosemide
AdefovirDRUGOral Adefovir
DigoxinDRUGOral Digoxin
RifampinDRUGIV Rifampin
ProbenecidDRUGOral Probenecid
CyclosporinsDRUGOral Cyclosporine
SimvastatinDRUGOral Simvastatin
RosuvastatinDRUGOral Rosuvastatin
AtorvastatinDRUGOral Atorvastatin
PravastatinDRUGOral Pravastatin
SulfasalazineDRUGOral Sulfasalazine
vadadustat reference tabletsDRUGoral tablet
vadadustat test tabletsDRUGoral tablet
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age. * Receiving outpatient in-center hemodialysis at least three times per week for end-stage kidney disease. * Currently prescribed or eligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent based on approved facility policy * Unders...

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