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darbepoetin alfa SF

Phase 3

Kidney Disease | Small molecule | Nephrology |Amgen Inc.|Trials Updated: May 24, 2013

darbepoetin alfa SF development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2004

darbepoetin alfa SF target and mechanism

Molecular targetEPOR
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,100

FDA Designations

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darbepoetin alfa SF clinical trials

darbepoetin alfa SF · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT00093977Study to Assess Darbepoetin Alfa in Subjects With Chronic Kidney DiseaseKidney Disease
COMPLETED1,100 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Assess Darbepoetin Alfa in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To determine whether darbepoetin alfa manufactured by a roler bottle technology (darbepoetin alfa RB) and darbepoetin alfa manufactured by a serum free process (darbepoetin alfa SF) have a comparable safety profile
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Secondary Endpoints

To characterize laboratory parameters in subjects with CKD
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
darbepoetin alfa SFEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
darbepoetin alfa SFDRUGFrequency of dosing depends on frequency at randomization: rHuEPO QW = darbepoetin alfa SF Q2W (dosing conversion table in protocol) rHuEPO biw or tiw = darbepoetin alfa SF QW (dosing conversion table in protocol) darbepoetin alfa RB = darbepoetin alfa SF at same dose and frequency PFS 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 150, 200 or 300 mcg; Hb maintained between 11.0 - 13.0 g/dL
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, either receiving or not receiving dialysis * Anemic * Currently on erythropoietic therapy * Controlled hypertension * Clinically stable

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Frequently asked questions about darbepoetin alfa SF

What is darbepoetin alfa SF?

Darbepoetin alfa SF is an investigational small molecule developed by Amgen Inc. (ticker AMGN) for kidney disease. It is being studied in chronic kidney disease and reached Phase 3 clinical development. It is an erythropoietin receptor agonist.

What is darbepoetin alfa SF used for in kidney disease?

Darbepoetin alfa SF is being developed for chronic kidney disease. The Phase 3 study enrolled adults 18 years and older with kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease. It is an investigational agent and is not described as approved for any use.

What does darbepoetin alfa SF target?

Darbepoetin alfa SF targets EPOR, the erythropoietin receptor. It acts as an agonist at this receptor. The EPOR target places it in the erythropoietin receptor agonist class.

Who is developing darbepoetin alfa SF?

Amgen Inc., which trades under the ticker AMGN, is the developer of darbepoetin alfa SF. The company is studying the agent in nephrology, specifically for kidney disease.

What phase is darbepoetin alfa SF in?

Darbepoetin alfa SF is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and is not described as FDA approved. The Phase 3 trial has been completed.

What clinical trials is darbepoetin alfa SF in?

Darbepoetin alfa SF has been studied in one Phase 3 trial, NCT00093977, titled Study to Assess Darbepoetin Alfa in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease. The trial is completed and enrolled 1,100 participants aged 18 years and older.