Iron Isomaltoside/Ferric Derisomaltose vs Iron Sucrose for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
A Phase III, Randomised, Open-label, Comparative Safety and Efficacy Trial of Intravenous Iron Isomaltoside/Ferric Derisomaltose (Monofer®/Monoferric®) and Iron Sucrose in Subjects With Iron Deficiency Anemia (FERWON-IDA)
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Brief Summary
Evaluate safety and efficacy of iron isomaltoside/ferric derisomaltose (Monofer®/Monoferric®) compared with iron sucrose (Venofer®), in subjects diagnosed with IDA.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_3
Started Nov 2016
114 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 27, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 21, 2016
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
November 8, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
March 28, 2018
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 28, 2018
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
March 10, 2020
CompletedOctober 6, 2020
January 1, 2020
1.4 years
September 27, 2016
January 31, 2020
September 15, 2020
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Change in Hemoglobin (Hb) From Baseline to Week 8
Efficacy Evaluate the effect on the hemoglobin (Hb) level following treatment with iron isomaltoside/ferric derisomaltose vs iron sucrose in subjects with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) . Response was defined as change from baseline in hemoglobin (Hb) to week 8, i.e. ability to increase Hb in subjects with IDA, when oral iron preparations were ineffective or could not be used or in whom the screening Hb measurement in Investigators' opinion were sufficiently low to require rapid repletion of iron stores.
Baseline to week 8
Incidence of Protocol-defined Serious or Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Safety For this endpoint, the number of participants with serious or severe hypersensitivity reactions were evaluated. The hypersensitivity reactions that were included in the analysis were those that started on or after the first dose of randomised treatment (i.e. treatment emergent). The terms used to define hypersensitivity were those specified by the Standardised MedDRA Queries (SMQ) for hypersensitivity, plus four additional terms: loss of consciousness, seizure, syncope, unresponsiveness. The potential hypersensitivity AEs were adjudicated in a blinded fashion by an independent Clinical Endpoint Adjudication Committee (CEAC). Results show only those participants that had adjudicated and confirmed serious or severe hypersensitivity reactions.
Baseline to week 8
Secondary Outcomes (18)
Composite Cardiovascular Adverse Events (AEs)
Baseline, week 1, 2, and 8
Time to First Composite Cardiovascular Safety AE
Baseline, week 1, 2, 4, and 8
S-phosphate <2 mg/dL at Any Time From Baseline to Week 1, 2, 4, and 8
Baseline, week 1, 2, 4, and 8
Hb Concentration Increase of ≥2 g/dL From Baseline to Week 1, 2, 4, and 8
Baseline, week 1, 2, 4, and 8
Time to Change in Hb Concentration ≥2 g/dL
Baseline, week 1, 2, 4, and 8
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Study Arms (2)
Iron isomaltoside/ferric derisomaltose
EXPERIMENTALAdministered IV
Iron sucrose
ACTIVE COMPARATORAdministered IV
Interventions
Iron isomaltoside/ferric derisomaltose (Monofer®/Monoferric®; 100 mg/mL) was the test product in this trial. The dose of iron isomaltoside/ferric derisomaltose for the individual subject was set to 1000 mg. The dose was diluted in 100 mL 0.9 % sodium chloride (100 mL bags) and administered as a single IV infusion over approximately 20 minutes.
Iron sucrose (Venofer®; 20 mg elemental iron/mL) was the comparator in this trial. Iron sucrose was administered as 200 mg undiluted IV injections over approximately 2-5 minutes and repeated according to standard practice or physician choice up to a maximum of five times within the first two weeks starting at baseline. A cumulative dose of 1000 mg was recommended.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Men or women ≥ 18 years
- Subjects having IDA caused by different etiologies
- Subjects with intolerance to oral iron therapy or a need for rapid repletion of iron stores:
- Haemoglobin (Hb) ≤ 11 g/dL
- Transferrin Saturation (TSAT) \< 20 %
- S-ferritin \< 100 ng/mL
- Willingness to participate and signing the informed consent form
You may not qualify if:
- Anemia predominantly caused by factors other than IDA
- Hemochromatosis or other iron storage disorders
- Previous serious hypersensitivity reactions to any IV iron compound
- Erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) treatment
- Prior to screening or during the trial period; has or will be treated with a red blood cell transfusion, radiotherapy, and/or chemotherapy
- Will require a surgical procedure that necessitated general anesthesia prior to screening or during the trial period
- Alanine aminotransferase and/or aspartate aminotransferase \> 3 times upper limit of normal
- Required dialysis for treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Alcohol or drug abuse within the past 6 months
- Pregnant or nursing women
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Pharmacosmos A/Slead
Study Sites (114)
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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Dothan, Alabama, 36305, United States
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Guntersville, Alabama, 35976, United States
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85018, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Foothill Ranch, California, 92610, United States
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La Mesa, California, 91942, United States
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La Mesa, California, 91942, United States
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Long Beach, California, 90806, United States
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National City, California, 91950, United States
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Northridge, California, 91324, United States
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Northridge, California, 91324, United States
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Oceanside, California, 92056, United States
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Quartz Hill, California, 93536, United States
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Rialto, California, 92377, United States
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San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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Whittier, California, 90603, United States
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Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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Boynton Beach, Florida, 33426, United States
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Doral, Florida, 33166, United States
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Doral, Florida, 33166, United States
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Hollywood, Florida, 33024, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32204, United States
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Kissimmee, Florida, 34741, United States
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Lake Worth, Florida, 33461, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33015, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33144, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Miami Lakes, Florida, 33014, United States
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Naples, Florida, 34102, United States
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Naples, Florida, 34102, United States
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Champaign, Illinois, 61820, United States
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Joliet, Illinois, 60435, United States
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Metairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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New Orleans, Louisiana, 70125, United States
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Florissant, Missouri, 63031, United States
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, United States
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Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States
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Plainsboro, New Jersey, 08536, United States
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Brooklyn, New York, 11235, United States
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East Setauket, New York, 11733, United States
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East Setauket, New York, 11733, United States
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New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States
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Beavercreek, Ohio, 45431, United States
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Canton, Ohio, 44718, United States
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Centerville, Ohio, 45459, United States
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Cincinnati, Ohio, 45206, United States
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Columbus, Ohio, 43231, United States
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Norman, Oklahoma, 73069, United States
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136, United States
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Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, 19046, United States
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Columbia, South Carolina, 29209, United States
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Knoxville, Tennessee, 37923, United States
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Ogden, Utah, 84405, United States
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320, United States
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Tacoma, Washington, 98405, United States
Related Publications (2)
Auerbach M, Henry D, Derman RJ, Achebe MM, Thomsen LL, Glaspy J. A prospective, multi-center, randomized comparison of iron isomaltoside 1000 versus iron sucrose in patients with iron deficiency anemia; the FERWON-IDA trial. Am J Hematol. 2019 Sep;94(9):1007-1014. doi: 10.1002/ajh.25564. Epub 2019 Jul 13.
PMID: 31243803RESULTAuerbach M and Lykke LL. A single infusion of iron isomaltoside 1000 allows a more rapid hemoglobin increment than multiple doses of iron sucrose with a similar safety profile in patients with iron deficiency anemia. Blood 2018 132:2334; doi: https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2018-99-110199
RESULT
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Clinical trial disclosure desk
- Organization
- Pharmacosmos A/S
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Pharmacosmos A/S Clinical and Non-clinical Research
Pharmacosmos A/S
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restriction Type
- OTHER
- Restrictive Agreement
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 3
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 27, 2016
First Posted
October 21, 2016
Study Start
November 8, 2016
Primary Completion
March 28, 2018
Study Completion
March 28, 2018
Last Updated
October 6, 2020
Results First Posted
March 10, 2020
Record last verified: 2020-01
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share