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sevelamer, sevelamer carbonate

Phase 3

Peritoneal Dialysis | Small molecule | Nephrology |Sanofi|Last Updated: Mar 18, 2015

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as sevelamer hydrochloride, sevelamer carbonate, Sevelamer hydrochloride, Sevelamer, Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel®), Sevelamer Hydrochloride (Renagel®)

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment138

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

sevelamer, sevelamer carbonate · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT00196755Study of Safety and Efficacy of Renagel® Compared With Calcium Acetate in Patients With Peritoneal DialysisPeritoneal Dialysis
COMPLETED138 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study of Safety and Efficacy of Renagel® Compared With Calcium Acetate in Patients With Peritoneal Dialysis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Compare the effects of sevelamer dosed three times per day (TID) and calcium acetate dosed TID on serum phosphorus.
12 weeks
Treatment compared on basis of serum phosphorus at end of each treatment and calcium corrected for albumin,calcium-phosphorus product,albumin,iPTH,total,LDL,HDL,non-HDL cholesterol,triglycerides. Safety evaluated on AEs;change in lab values.

Secondary Endpoints

Serum calcium- phosphorus (CaxPO4) product
12 weeks
Serum lipids - total and LDL cholesterol, non- HDL cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides
12 weeks
Plasma biomarkers: random blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, bone specific alkaline phosphatase, uric acid and c-reactive protein
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Sevelamer Hydrochloride (Renagel®)EXPERIMENTAL -
Calcium acetate (PhosLo® )ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Sevelamer Hydrochloride (Renagel®)DRUGSevelamer hydrochloride three times per day with each meal
Calcium acetate (PhosLo® )DRUGCalcium acetate three times per day with each meal
Sevelamer hydrochlorideDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites17

Inclusion Criteria: * Willing and able to sign an informed consent form. * Men or women aged 18 years of age or older. * A diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and receiving peritoneal dialysis (Continuous cyclical peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) or Continuous c...

Countries:BelgiumDenmarkFranceItalyNetherlandsSpainUnited KingdomUnited States
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Frequently asked questions about sevelamer, sevelamer carbonate

What is sevelamer used for?

Sevelamer is used in chronic kidney disease, including patients on peritoneal dialysis. It is a small molecule phosphate binder studied for managing elevated phosphate levels in people whose kidneys cannot adequately remove phosphate from the blood. Clinical research has evaluated it in adults aged 18 years and older.

Who makes sevelamer?

Sanofi develops sevelamer, and the company trades under the ticker SNY. Sanofi's sevelamer hydrochloride product is marketed under the brand name Renagel. The clinical program includes studies conducted across the United States and several European countries, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Is sevelamer the same as Renagel?

Yes, Renagel is a brand name for sevelamer hydrochloride. Sevelamer is also formulated as sevelamer carbonate, a related salt form. Both names refer to the same active ingredient, sevelamer, and searches for sevelamer hydrochloride, sevelamer carbonate, or Renagel all point to this drug.

What clinical trials is sevelamer in?

Sevelamer has been studied in completed trials including NCT00324376, a Phase 2 study comparing once daily with three times daily sevelamer dosing in chronic kidney disease, and NCT00196755, a Phase 3 study of Renagel compared with calcium acetate in peritoneal dialysis patients. Both trials are completed.

What phase is sevelamer in?

Sevelamer has been evaluated in Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical development. The Phase 2 trial NCT00324376 enrolled 24 participants, and the Phase 3 trial NCT00196755 enrolled 138 participants with peritoneal dialysis and chronic kidney disease. Both studies are listed as completed.

How many patients were enrolled in sevelamer trials?

The sevelamer clinical program includes one completed Phase 2 trial with 24 participants and one completed Phase 3 trial with 138 participants, for a total enrollment of 162 across the two studies. Participants were adults aged 18 years and older, and both sexes were eligible.