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rHuEPO

Phase 3

Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Amgen Inc.|Last Updated: May 8, 2013

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment718

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

rHuEPO · 3 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 3
NCT00111137Treatment for Patients With Non-Myeloid Malignancies Receiving ChemotherapyCancer
COMPLETED718 Analytics
NCT00038064Anemia in Patients With a Non-Myeloid MalignancyNeoplasms
COMPLETED707 Analytics
NCT00527137NESP Pediatric StudyPre-dialysis
COMPLETED120 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Treatment for Patients With Non-Myeloid Malignancies Receiving Chemotherapy
CancerUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Anemia in Patients With a Non-Myeloid Malignancy
NeoplasmsUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
NESP Pediatric Study
Pre-dialysisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Time to hematopoietic response during the comparative treatment period
during the comparative treatment period
Time to first hemoglobin response during the treatment period
during the treatment period
To demonstrate that NESP is comparable (not inferior) to rHuEPO for the treatment of anemia in pediatric subjects with CRI or ESRD receiving dialysis
Entire Study

Secondary Endpoints

Exploratory analyses for other patient reported outcome scales collected during the study (FACT-Anemia, BSI, EQ-5D, and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire for Injectable Anemia Treatment)
during the study
Incidence, if any, of neutralizing antibody formation to study drug
throughout study
Difference between the average hemoglobin after the first month of treatment compared to the baseline hemoglobin
baseline to first month of treatment
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
rHuEPOACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Darbepoetin alfaEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
rHuEPODRUGrHuEPO 40,000U QW for 4 weeks. Dose will be increased to 60,000U/week at week 5 if inadequate response through week 12.
Darbepoetin alfaDRUG4.5 mcg/kg QW for 4 weeks then Q3W starting at week 5 through week 11.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with non-myeloid malignancies planning to receive cyclic chemotherapy for 8 additional weeks or more * Anemia (hemoglobin \[hgb\] greater than or equal to 9.0g/dL and less than or equal to 11.0 g/dL) related to cancer and chemotherapy * Karnofsky performance status of...

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Frequently asked questions about rHuEPO

What is rHuEPO used for?

rHuEPO is an investigational therapy being studied for use in cancer, neoplasms, and pre-dialysis conditions. It is being developed for patients with non-myeloid malignancies and anemia, as well as for those with pre-dialysis end stage renal disease. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Who makes rHuEPO?

rHuEPO is being developed by Amgen Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AMGN. Amgen is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in oncology and related indications.

What phase is rHuEPO in?

rHuEPO is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Three Phase 3 trials have been completed, studying the drug in patients with non-myeloid malignancies, anemia, and pre-dialysis end stage renal disease.

What clinical trials is rHuEPO in?

rHuEPO has been studied in three completed Phase 3 clinical trials: NCT00038064, titled 'Anemia in Patients With a Non-Myeloid Malignancy,' with 707 participants; NCT00111137, titled 'Treatment for Patients With Non-Myeloid Malignancies Receiving Chemotherapy,' with 718 participants; and NCT00527137, titled 'NESP Pediatric Study,' with 120 participants.

Is rHuEPO the same as NESP?

rHuEPO is associated with the name NESP, as indicated by the clinical trial NCT00527137, titled 'NESP Pediatric Study.' This trial evaluates rHuEPO in pediatric patients with pre-dialysis end stage renal disease, suggesting that NESP is an alternative name for the drug.