Recent Updates
Recently added Catalysts

BAY85-3934

Phase 2

Anemia | Small molecule | Hematology |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Jan 27, 2021

Success Probability

Subscribe to view

Market & Valuation

Subscribe to view

Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment395

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

BAY85-3934 · 5 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 3
NCT0202137015141 Fixed Dose Correction / naïve and Pre Dialysis (Europe and Asia Pacific)Anemia
COMPLETED121 Analytics
NCT02021409Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Pre-dialysis Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease on Darbepoetin Treatment Versus BAY85-3934Anemia
COMPLETED126 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
15141 Fixed Dose Correction / naïve and Pre Dialysis (Europe and Asia Pacific)
AnemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Maintenance Treatment of Anemia in Pre-dialysis Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease on Darbepoetin Treatment Versus BAY85-3934
AnemiaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in local laboratory hemoglobin level from baseline to the average during the last 4 weeks treatment period
Baseline and week 12 to 16
Area under the plasma concentration vs time curve from zero to infinity after single (first) dose of BAY85-3934
Measured over 72 hours after dosing
Maximum drug concentration in plasma after single dose administration of BAY85-3934
Measured over 72 hours after dosing
Safety and tolerability of BAY 85-3934 after single dose administration as determined by physical examination (changes from baseline)
Measured over 96 hours after dosing
Safety and tolerability of BAY 85-3934 after single dose administration as determined by adverse events monitoring (number of subjects with a specific event)
Measured over 96 hours after dosing
Safety and tolerability of BAY 85-3934 after single dose administration as determined by electrocardigram and and vital sign measurememnt (changes from baseline)
Measured over 72 hours after dosing
Safety and tolerability of BAY 85-3934 after single dose administration as determined by laboratory testing (changes from baseline)
Measured over 48 hours after dosing
Number of Subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAE)
From start of study drug administration until last follow-up visit (14 days after the last study drug administration)

An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a subject who received study drug without regard to possibility of causal relationship. An serious adverse event (SAE) was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly; medically important serious event. TEAEs were defined as AEs/SAEs that started or worsened after the study drug treatment.

Mean Change in Heart Rate Within 4 hours Post-dose
Within 4 hours from after administration of study drug on Day 1 and Day 14

Heart rate was observed in all treatment groups in supine position.

Mean Change in Heart Rate Over 1 Minute for Doses 25, 50, 75 Milligrams
From start of study drug administration until 12 hours after the last study drug administration

Heart rate was assessed over 1 minute from the Electrocardiogram (ECG) recording.

Mean Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) Within 4 hours Post-dose
Within 4 hours post-dose at Day 1 and Day 14

SBP, DBP was observed in all treatment groups in supine phase.

Number of Subjects with Clinically Relevant Abnormal Findings in the Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Day 1 and Day 14

Electrocardiograms were recorded and analyzed by an electronic ECG reading system.

Number of Subjects with Clinically Relevant Laboratory Values
Day 1 and Day 14

Laboratory parameters include hematology, coagulation, serum chemistry, urinalysis.

Maximum Observed Drug Concentration (Cmax) in Plasma of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Single Dose of Molidustat
Single dose: 0-48 hours post-dose

Cmax refers to the highest measured drug concentration after a single dose which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Maximum Observed Drug Concentration Divided by Dose (Cmax/D) in Plasma of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Single Dose of Molidustat
Single dose: 0-48 hours post-dose

Cmax/D is defined as maximum observed drug concentration divided by dose. Cmax refers to the highest measured drug concentration after single dose which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to Infinity (AUC) in Plasma of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Single Dose of Molidustat
Single dose: 0-48 hours post-dose

AUC is a measure of systemic drug exposure after single dose, which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. AUC is defined as area under concentration versus time curve from time 0 (pre-dose) to extrapolated infinite time. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to Infinity Divided by Dose (AUC/D) in Plasma of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Single Dose of Molidustat
Single dose: 0-48 hours post-dose

AUC is a measure of systemic drug exposure after single dose, which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. AUC is defined as area under concentration versus time curve from time 0 (pre-dose) to extrapolated infinite time. AUC/D is defined as area under the concentration versus time curve from zero to infinity divided by dose. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Maximum Observed Drug Concentration (Cmax,md) in Plasma of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Multiple Dose Administration of Molidustat
Multiple dose: 0-24 hours post dose on Day 14 (13d)

Cmax,md defined as maximum observed drug concentration after multiple dose. Cmax,md refers to the highest measured drug concentration in the dosing interval which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Maximum Observed Drug Concentration in Plasma Divided by Dose (Cmax,md/D) of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Multiple Dose Administration of Molidustat
Multiple dose: 0-24 hours post dose on Day 14 (13d)

Cmax,md/D is defined as maximum observed drug concentration divided by dose after multiple dose administration. Cmax,md refers to the highest measured drug concentration within the dosing interval which is obtained by collecting a series of blood samples and measuring the concentrations of drug in each sample. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From 0 to 24 hour (AUC[0-24]md) in Plasma During any Dose Interval of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Multiple Dose of Molidustat
Multiple dose: 0-24 hours post dose on Day 14 (13d)

AUC(0-24)md is defined as area under the concentration versus time curve from 0 to 24 hour after multiple dose. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From 0 to 24 hour Divided by Dose (AUC[0-24] md/D) in Plasma During any Dose Interval of Molidustat and its Metabolite After Multiple Dose of Molidustat
Multiple dose: 0-24 hours post dose on Day 14 (13d)

AUC(0-24)md/D is defined as area under the concentration versus time curve from 0 to 24 hour divided by dose after multiple dose. Geometric mean and percentage geometric coefficient of variation (%CV) were reported.

Number of participants with adverse events
Up to 4 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Change in local laboratory hemoglobin level from baseline
Baseline up to 12 weeks
Speed of change in hemoglobin level per unit time
Up to 16 weeks
Duration of treatment exposure
Up to 16 weeks
Unlock Study Endpoints

Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
BAY85-3934 (25mg OD)EXPERIMENTAL25 mg once daily (OD) of BAY85-3934 Morning: 1 tablet BAY85-3934 25 mg and 2 tablets matching placebo Evening: 3 tablets matching placebo
BAY85-3934 (50mg OD)EXPERIMENTAL50 mg OD of BAY85-3934 Morning: 2 tablets BAY85-3934 25 mg and 1 tablet matching placebo Evening: 3 tablets matching placebo
BAY85-3934 (75mg OD)EXPERIMENTAL75 mg OD of BAY85-3934 Morning: 3 tablets BAY85-3934 25 mg Evening: 3 tablets matching placebo
BAY85-3934 (25mg BID)EXPERIMENTAL25 mg twice daily (BID) of BAY85-3934 Morning and evening: 1 tablet BAY85-3934 25 mg and 2 tablets matching placebo
BAY85-3934 (50mg BID)EXPERIMENTAL50 mg BID of BAY85-3934 Morning and evening: 2 tablets BAY85-3934 25 mg and 1 tablet matching placebo
Placebo BIDPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo BID Morning and evening: 3 tablets of placebo matching BAY85-3934 25 mg
BAY85-3934 (25mg)EXPERIMENTALFixed starting dose of 25 mg of BAY85-3934 oral tablet (once daily dose) titrated at the scheduled dose control visits. Titration occuring every 4-weeks will be based on the subject's hemoglobin (Hb) response and tolerability of the prior dose. Total treatment time is 16 weeks. Planned doses include 15, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 150 mg once daily.
BAY85-3934 (50mg)EXPERIMENTALFixed starting dose of 50 mg of BAY85-3934 oral tablet (once daily dose) titrated at the scheduled dose control visits. Titration occuring every 4-weeks will be based on the subject's Hb response and tolerability of the prior dose. Total treatment time is 16 weeks. Planned doses include 15, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 150 mg once daily.
BAY85-3934 (75mg)EXPERIMENTALFixed starting doses of 75 mg of BAY85-3934 oral tablet (once daily dose) titrated at the scheduled dose control visits. Titration occuring every 4-weeks will be based on the subject's Hb response and tolerability of the prior dose. Total treatment time is 16 weeks. Planned doses include 15, 25, 50, 75, 100, and 150 mg once daily.
Darbepoetin alfaACTIVE_COMPARATORDarbepoetin (intravenous or subcutaneous) will be administered according to the local label and titrated at the scheduled dose control visits. Titration will be based on the subject's Hb response and tolerability of the prior dose.
Arm 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Molidustat (BAY85-3934) 5 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Molidustat (BAY85-3934) 10 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Molidustat (BAY85-3934) 25 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Molidustat (BAY85-3934) 50 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Molidustat (BAY85-3934) 75 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Arm 3EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
BAY85-3934DRUG25mg Tablet
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo tablet
Darbepoetin alfaBIOLOGICAL -
Unlock Study Design Details

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites56

Inclusion Criteria: * Women without childbearing potential * Male or female subjects ≥ 18 years of age with anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) at screening * Estimated glomerular filtration rate of \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease \[MDRD\] or the formula according to ...

Countries:AustraliaBulgariaFranceGermanyHungaryIsraelItalyJapanPolandRomaniaSouth KoreaSpainTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomUnited States
Unlock Eligibility Criteria

Frequently asked questions about BAY85-3934

What is BAY85-3934 used for?

BAY85-3934 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of anemia, including anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes BAY85-3934?

BAY85-3934 is being developed by Bayer AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company. Bayer's stock is traded over-the-counter under the ticker symbol BAYRY.

What phase is BAY85-3934 in?

BAY85-3934 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed five clinical trials, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, but it remains investigational and is not yet approved for any use.

What clinical trials has BAY85-3934 been in?

BAY85-3934 has been studied in five completed trials. Notable ones include NCT01318551, a single-dose study in healthy and renally impaired subjects; NCT01332942, a dose escalation study in patients with renal anemia; NCT01458028, a pharmacokinetic study; and NCT02021409, a Phase 2 maintenance study in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients.

Is BAY85-3934 the same as any other drug?

No alternative names for BAY85-3934 have been disclosed. It is identified solely by its development code BAY85-3934 in clinical trial registries and scientific literature.