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NCT Number: NCT00117624

A Study of Darbepoetin Alfa for the Treatment of Anemia in Subjects With a Non-Myeloid Malignancy

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of darbepoetin alfa administered using a front-loading approach with subjects receiving standard weekly dosing in the treatment of anemia in subjects with a non-myeloid malignancy and receiving multicycle chemotherapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Anemia Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

- Non-myeloid malignancy - At least 12 additional weeks of cyclic cytotoxic chemotherapy anticipated regardless of schedule - ECOG 0-2 - Cancer and/or chemotherapy-associated anemia Exclusion Criteria: - Known history of seizure disorder - Known primary hematologic disorder, which could cause anemia, other than a non-myeloid malignancy - Unstable or uncontrolled disease/condition, related to or affecting cardiac function - Clinically significant inflammatory disease - Inadequate renal and/or liver function

Treatment and study plan

darbepoetin alfa

Drug

Primary outcomes

  1. RBC transfusion during the treatment phase

Secondary outcomes

  1. The time to hemoglobin response during the treatment phase

  2. The FACT-Fatigue score profile over time

  3. The change in hemoglobin

  4. Incidence and severity of adverse events

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Amgen

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Study of Front-Loading Darbepoetin Alfa Compared With Standard Weekly Administration for the Treatment of Anemia in Subjects With a Non-Myeloid Malignancy and Receiving Multicycle Chemotherapy

Important dates

Study start
2002
Study completion
2003
First posted
Jul 8, 2005
Registry last updated
Dec 28, 2007

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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