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Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein

Phase 1

Anemia | Small molecule | Oncology |Amgen Inc.|Trials Updated: May 8, 2013

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment405

FDA Designations

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Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein clinical trials

Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT00540384Dose-finding Study of Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein (NESP) for the Treatment of Anaemia in Subjects With Solid Tumours Receiving Multicycle ChemotherapyAnemia
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Dose-finding Study of Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein (NESP) for the Treatment of Anaemia in Subjects With Solid Tumours Receiving Multicycle Chemotherapy
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Occurence of adverse events and antibody formation to NESP
throughout the study

Secondary Endpoints

Number and proportion of subjects who receive any RBC transfusion, number of units of RBC transfused, and number of days with at least one RBC transfusion during weeks 1-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and 5-12, with emphasis on the 5-12 week window
during weeks 1-12, 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, and 5-12
Selected domains of quality of life (QOL) measured by FACT-G and FACT-anaemia scales, BSI depression and BSI anxiety scales, and de novo questions
throughout the study
Relationship between these QOL measurements and hgb
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
NESP - Schedule 1 Part AEXPERIMENTALPart A - 4.5, 6.75, 9.0 or 13.5 mcg/kg Q3W for 12 weeks
NESP - Schedule 2 Part AEXPERIMENTALNESP 9.0, 12.0, 15.0 or 18.0 mcg/kg Q4W for 12 weeks
Placebo - Schedule 1 Part APLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo Q3W for 12 weeks
NESP - Schedule 1 Part BEXPERIMENTALOpen-label NESP at the dose of study drug administered at the end of Part A. Increase dose at week 19 if hgb \< 13.0g/dL and/or RBC transfusion in previous 2 weeks.
Placebo - Schedule 2 Part APLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo Q4W for 12 weeks
NESP - Schedule 2 Part BEXPERIMENTALOpen-label NESP at the dose of study drug administered at the end of Part A

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo
Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein (NESP) (darbepoetin alfa)DRUGNovel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein (NESP) (darbepoetin alfa)
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Eligibility Criteria

Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with solid tumour(s) * Anaemia (hgb less than or equal to 11.0 g/dL * Planned to receive cyclic chemotherapy * At least 6-month life expectancy * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status of 0 to 2 * Adequate renal and liver function * At least 18 years of age ...

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Frequently asked questions about Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein

What is Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein used for?

Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein is being studied for the treatment of anemia in patients with solid tumors who are receiving multicycle chemotherapy. It is an investigational therapy in the oncology therapeutic area, developed by Amgen Inc. under the ticker AMGN.

Who makes Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein?

Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein is developed by Amgen Inc., which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker AMGN. Amgen is the sponsor behind the clinical program evaluating the agent in anemic patients with solid tumors undergoing chemotherapy.

What phase is Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein in?

Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has not been approved by the FDA and remains investigational. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for this asset.

What clinical trials is Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein in?

Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein has been evaluated in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT00540384, titled a dose-finding study for the treatment of anemia in subjects with solid tumors receiving multicycle chemotherapy. The trial enrolled 405 participants, was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and has completed.

Is Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein the same as darbepoetin alfa?

Yes. Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein is also known as NESP and darbepoetin alfa. Readers searching for darbepoetin alfa or NESP are looking at the same Amgen asset, which is being studied in anemia associated with solid tumors and multicycle chemotherapy.