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HX575

Phase 3

Anemia | Small molecule | Hematology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Sep 5, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment114

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

HX575 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00711958Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of HX575 in the Treatment of Chemotherapy Associated Anemia in Cancer PatientsAnemia
COMPLETED114 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of HX575 in the Treatment of Chemotherapy Associated Anemia in Cancer Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Efficacy of HX575 in the Treatment of Chemotherapy Associated Anemia
5-12 weeks

Proportion of patients with a change in hemoglobin levels more than 2 g/dL under treatment with HX575, estimated between weeks 5-12.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
HX575 epoetin alfa Hexal AGEXPERIMENTALHX575 (erythropoietin alfa of the Sponsor Hexal AG). Eligible patients to be randomized in ratio 2:1 and to be subcutaneously treated (solution for injection (s.c.)) for 12 weeks with HX575 in pre-filled syringes. The maximum weekly dose of HX575 was 300 IU/kg body weight to maintain hemoglobin levels in the therapeutic range. Application of the drug required at least once per week and allowed maximum three times per week.
ERYPO® Janssen-CilagACTIVE_COMPARATORERYPO® Janssen-Cilag, Germany. Eligible patients were treated subcutaneously (solution for injection (s.c.)) with ERYPO® (Janssen-Cilag, Germany) in pre-filled syringes for 12 weeks.The maximum weekly dose of HX575 was 300 IU/kg body weight to maintain hemoglobin levels in the therapeutic range. Application of the drug required at least once per week and allowed maximum three times per week.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
HX575, solution for injection (s.c.)DRUG1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 and 10.000 IU of rh erythropoiethin
ERYPO®, Janssen-Cilag, solution for injection (s.c.)DRUG1000, 2000, 4000, 8000 and 10.000 IU of epoetin alfa
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites19

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of solid tumors * Patients who receive cyclic palliative chemotherapy with a cycle duration of 1 -4 weeks (for at least 12 weeks) during the study * Patients with chemotherapy associated anemia (hemoglobin \< 10.0 g/dl at screening) * Life e...

Countries:GermanyRomania
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Frequently asked questions about HX575

What is HX575 used for?

HX575 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of anemia. It is being studied in the context of chemotherapy-associated anemia in cancer patients. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes HX575?

HX575 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company. Novartis is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HX575 in patients with anemia.

What phase is HX575 in?

HX575 is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved for commercial use. The Phase 3 trial for HX575 has been completed, and the drug is being evaluated for the treatment of chemotherapy-associated anemia in cancer patients.

What clinical trials is HX575 in?

HX575 has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial registered under NCT00711958. The trial, titled 'Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of HX575 in the Treatment of Chemotherapy Associated Anemia in Cancer Patients,' enrolled 114 participants in Germany and Romania. The study was randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.

Is HX575 FDA approved?

HX575 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 3 clinical development. The completed Phase 3 trial assessed its efficacy and safety in treating chemotherapy-associated anemia, but regulatory approval has not been granted. The drug remains under investigation by Novartis.