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NCT Number: NCT05682326

Anemia Studies in CKD: Erythropoiesis Via a Novel PHI Daprodustat - Pediatric (ASCEND-P)

This is an international, multicenter trial, evaluating pharmacokinetics (PK) (4 weeks), safety (52 weeks), and hemoglobin (Hgb) response (52 weeks) to daprodustat in children and adolescent participants with anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) incorporating 2 independent sub-trials (Non dialysis [ND] and Dialysis [D]). This study will enroll participants with anemia associated with CKD, in 2 distinct sub-populations differing only by their CKD stage and dialysis requirement (ND: CKD stage 3 to 5 not yet receiving dialysis and D: CKD stage 5d undergoing peritoneal dialysis [PD] or hemodialysis [HD]).

The maximum duration of the study will be approximately 60 weeks, including Screening period (up to 4 weeks), treatment period (52 weeks), and follow-up period (4 weeks).

Outcome measures are identical for the ND and D sub-trials, but will be separately assessed in each sub- trials, overall and within each age subgroups (12 to less than [<] 18 years, 6 to <12 years, 2 to <6 years, and 3 months to <2 years). Except for PK and dose change, which is within each age group only.

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Key information

Age range

3 month–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

GSK Investigational Site, Aichi, Japan

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Participant must be 3 months to less than (<)18 years of age.
  • Anemia associated with CKD stage 3, 4, 5 (not on dialysis) or who have dialysis-dependent CKD, defined as Hgb 7.0 to 11.0 g/dL (if not using erythropoiesis stimulating agents [ESAs]) or Hgb 9.5 to 12.0 g/dL if using ESAs.
  • Written informed consent or assent as appropriate.

Exclusion criteria

  • Kidney transplant recipient with a functioning allograft.
  • Scheduled for elective kidney transplantation within 3 months.
  • Transferrin saturation (TSAT) < 20 percent (%), or Ferritin <25 nanogram (ng)/milliliter (mL).
  • History of bone marrow aplasia or pure red cell aplasia.
  • Active hemolysis.
  • Other causes of anemia.
  • Active gastrointestinal bleeding within the last 4 weeks.
  • Active or previous malignancy within the last 2 years.
  • Acute or chronic infection requiring antimicrobial therapy.
  • History of significant thrombotic or thromboembolic events within the last 8 weeks.
  • Heart failure (HF) New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV
  • Uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >2× upper limit of normal (ULN), bilirubin >1.5× ULN (unless bilirubin is fractionated and direct bilirubin <35%), and cirrhosis or current unstable liver or biliary disease.

Treatment and study plan

Daprodustat

Drug

Daprodustat will be administered up to Week 52.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Any Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Time frame: Up to 56 weeks

    An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of a study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. SAEs are defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose: results in death; is life-threatening; requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization; results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity; is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or other situations as per medical and scientific judgement of the Investigator.

  2. Number of Participants With Adverse Event of Special Interests (AESIs)

    Time frame: Up to 56 weeks

    AESIs are AEs of scientific interest specific to the drug class as per investigator assessment. AESI included: Death, Myocardial Infarction (MI), stroke, Heart Failure (HF), thromboembolic events, thrombosis of vascular access, Thrombosis and/or tissue ischemia secondary to excessive erythropoiesis, New diagnosis of hypertension or worsening of existing hypertension, Cancer related mortality and tumor progression and recurrence, Esophageal and gastric erosions. Number of participants with any AESIs have been presented.

  3. Number of Participants With AEs Leading to Study Intervention Discontinuation

    Time frame: Up to 52 weeks

    All AEs leading to study intervention discontinuation were collected. Number of participants with any AEs leading to study intervention discontinuation have been presented

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Hematocrit

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: hematocrit. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  2. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Reticulocytes/Erythrocytes

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: Reticulocytes/Erythrocytes. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  3. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Erythrocytes

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: Erythrocytes. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  4. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameters: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Leukocytes and Platelet Count

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameters: Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Neutrophils, Leukocytes and Platelet count. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  5. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Erythrocytes Mean Corpuscular Volume

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: Erythrocytes Mean Corpuscular Volume. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  6. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Erythrocytes Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: Erythrocytes Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  7. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameters: Calcium, Potassium, Sodium and BUN. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  8. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameter: Creatinine

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameter: Creatinine. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  9. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameters: ALT, ALP and AST. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  10. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameters: Bilirubin and Direct Bilirubin

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameters: Bilirubin and Direct Bilirubin. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  11. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameter: Protein

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameter: Protein. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  12. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameter: Ferritin

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameter: Ferritin. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  13. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameter: Transferrin Saturation

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameter: Transferrin saturation. Transferrin saturation is measured as a percentage, it is the ratio of serum iron and total iron-binding capacity, multiplied by 100. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  14. Change From Baseline in Clinical Chemistry Parameter: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the clinical chemistry parameter: Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  15. Change From Baseline in Hematology Parameter: Prothrombin International Normalized Ratio

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected to analyze the hematology parameter: Prothrombin International Normalized Ratio. It is used to assess the clotting ability of blood. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  16. Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) were assessed using an appropriate size cuff preceded by at least 5 minutes of rest for the participant in a quiet setting without distractions (e.g., television, cell phones). Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  17. Change From Baseline in Heart Rate (HR)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Heart rate (HR) were assessed using an appropriate size cuff preceded by at least 5 minutes of rest for the participant in a quiet setting without distractions (e.g., television, cell phones). Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  18. Change From Baseline in Weight

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Weight readings in kilogram (kg) were collected. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  19. Change From Baseline in Height

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Height readings in centimeters (cm) were collected. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline.

  20. Absolute Values of Hemoglobin (Hgb)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected from all participants for measurement of Hgb values in grams per deciliter (g/dL). Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Hgb results of participants with intercurrent events were excluded from the summary.

  21. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin (Hgb)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Blood samples were collected from all participants for measurement of Hgb values in g/dL. Baseline value was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study medication (Day 1). Change from Baseline was calculated as the value at indicated time point minus the value at Baseline. Hgb results of participants with intercurrent events were excluded from the summary.

  22. Number of Participants With Hgb Values Above, Below and Within the Target Range (10 to 12 g/dL)

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, and 52

    Number of participants with Hgb values above, below, and within the target range (10 to 12 g/dL) were assessed. Baseline assessment was defined as the last non-missing value prior to the start date and time of the study drug (Day 1). Hgb results of participants with intercurrent events were excluded from the summary.

  23. Change in Daprodustat Dose From Starting Dose at Each Study Time Point

    Time frame: Day 1 (Baseline), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, and 48

    Daprodustat dose was adjusted, if required, one step at a time in the range of 1 to 24 mg, to maintain the target range for Hgb between 10 to 12 g/dL. Dose change values of daprodustat from starting dose at each study time point were calculated as dose level at indicated time point minus starting dose at Day 1 (Baseline).

  24. Number of Participants With 0 to 10, or Greater Than (>) 10 Dose Adjustments

    Time frame: Up to Week 52

    Number of participants who required daprodustat dose adjustments form the starting dose were assessed. Data were categorized for number of participants who required no dose change (0 times) to 10 times and >10 times dose adjustments during the study.

  25. Daprodustat Dose at Each Study Time Point

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), at Weeks 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, and 48

    Mean and standard deviation of daprodustat dose received by participants at each study time point has been presented.

  26. Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Daprodustat

    Time frame: Day 1: 1, 2 and 6 hours Post-dose; Week 2: Pre-dose and 1, 2 and 6 hours Post-dose

    Blood samples were collected for the plasma concentrations of daprodustat from which pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were determined. Mean and standard deviation of daprodustat Cmax at steady state obtained via modeling in each sub-trial (requiring Dialysis and not yet requiring Dialysis).

  27. Area Under the Curve (AUC) at Steady State of Daprodustat

    Time frame: Day 1: 1, 2 and 6 hours Post-dose; Week 2: Pre-dose and 1, 2 and 6 hours Post-dose

    Blood samples were collected for the plasma concentrations of daprodustat from which PK parameters were determined. Mean and standard deviation of daprodustat AUC at steady state obtained via modeling in each sub-trial (requiring Dialysis and not yet requiring Dialysis).

  28. Plasma Concentrations of Daprodustat and Metabolites at Pre-dose (Ctrough)

    Time frame: Pre-dose on Week 2

    Blood samples were collected for the plasma concentrations of daprodustat and metabolites from which PK parameters were determined. Mean and standard deviation of raw daprodustat and metabolites (GSK2391220, GSK2487818, GSK2506102, GSK2506104, GSK2531398 and GSK2531401) at steady state at pre-dose obtained via modeling in each sub-trial (requiring Dialysis and not yet requiring Dialysis).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

GlaxoSmithKline

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

An Integrated Pharmacokinetic and Safety Open-label Basket Trial of Daprodustat for the Treatment of Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease in Male and Female Children and Adolescents Aged 3 Months to Under 18 Years Requiring or Not Requiring Dialysis

Acronym: ASCEND-P

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 12, 2023
Registry last updated
Nov 10, 2025

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