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CompletedNCT00441545Updated Jun 11, 2021Results posted

Head to Head Study Against Sevelamer Hydrochloride

A Phase 3 interventional study of Fosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate) and Sevelamer hydrochloride in Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5, sponsored by Shire. Completed at 44 sites in 4 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-06-11.

Sponsored by Shire · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
182
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To compare the efficacy of Fosrenol (Lanthanum carbonate) and sevelamer hydrochloride in the reduction of serum phosphorus levels from baseline.

Read the detailed description

To compare the efficacy of Fosrenol (Lanthanum carbonate) and sevelamer hydrochloride in the reduction of serum phosphorus levels from baseline.

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Conditions studied

  • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5
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In context

Kidney Diseases

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Lead sponsor

Shire is the lead sponsor of 346 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 47 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 47 (100%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults with end stage renal disease who are receiving dialysis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with significant gastrointestinal disorders
  • Subjects who are pregnant or nursing
  • Subjects currently taking lanthanum carbonate, sevelamer hydrochloride, cinacalcet hydrochloride
  • Subjects who are HIV positive
  • Subjects with clinical significant liver disease
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
182 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    1

    Fosrenol (Lanthanum carbonate)

    Drug: Fosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate)

  • Active comparator
    2

    Sevelamer hydrochloride

    Drug: Sevelamer hydrochloride

Interventions

  • DrugFosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate)

    The starting dose is a total daily dose of 2250mg of Fosrenol (Lanthanum carbonate) to a maximum dose of 3000mg daily. Chewable tablets will be administered orally with meals in 750mg and 1000mg strength tablets.

    Also known as: FOSRENOL

  • DrugSevelamer hydrochloride

    The starting dose is a total daily dose of 4800mg of sevelamer hydrochloride up to a maximum of 6400 mg daily. Sevelamer hydrochloride 800mg tablets, administered orally with meals.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Serum Phosphorus Levels at 4 Weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Serum Calcium Levels at 4 Weeks

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  2. Levels of Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) at Baseline and 4 Weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

  3. Patients Achieving Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Target for Serum Phosphorous at 4 Weeks

    Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) target for serum phosphorous is 3.5 - 5.5 mg/dL (1.13 - 1.77 mmol/L)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

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Results

Posted Aug 13, 2009

Participant flow

Following Washout 1, eligible subjects with serum phosphorus levels greater than or equal to 6.0mg/dL (greater than or equal to 1.94mmol/L) and calcium levels greater than or equal to 8.4mg/dL (greater than or equal to 2.10mmol/L) were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Fosrenol or sevelamer hydrochloride (HCl) for 4 weeks.

First Intervention
Participant flow — First Intervention
MilestoneFosrenol FirstSevelamer HCl First
Started9587
Completed7775
Not completed1812
Withdrew: Adverse event65
Withdrew: Protocol violation22
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject33
Withdrew: Kidney transplant11
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy20
Withdrew: Subject exceeded safety criteria01
Withdrew: Subject met an exclusionary criteria10
Withdrew: Extended hospitalization10
Withdrew: Site error10
Withdrew: Sponsor's request10
Washout
Participant flow — Washout
MilestoneFosrenol FirstSevelamer HCl First
Started7775
Completed7775
Not completed00
Second Intervention
Participant flow — Second Intervention
MilestoneFosrenol FirstSevelamer HCl First
Started7775
Completed6568
Not completed127
Withdrew: Adverse event52
Withdrew: Protocol violation41
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject11
Withdrew: Kidney transplant11
Withdrew: Lack of efficacy01
Withdrew: Subject exceeded safety criteria10
Withdrew: Subject moved01

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline in Serum Phosphorus Levels at 4 Weeks
Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · mg/dL
Change From Baseline in Serum Phosphorus Levels at 4 Weeks
mg/dLFosrenolSevelamer HCl
Change From Baseline in Serum Phosphorus Levels at 4 Weeks-1.73 ± 0.129-1.44 ± 0.132
Statistical analysis
  • Fosrenol vs Sevelamer HCl · ANCOVA · p = 0.1130
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Serum Calcium Levels at 4 Weeks
Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Least squares mean · mg/dL
Change From Baseline in Serum Calcium Levels at 4 Weeks
mg/dLFosrenolSevelamer HCl
Change From Baseline in Serum Calcium Levels at 4 Weeks0.06 ± 0.045-0.06 ± 0.046
Statistical analysis
  • Fosrenol vs Sevelamer HCl · ANCOVA · p = 0.0249
SecondaryLevels of Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) at Baseline and 4 Weeks
Time frame:
Baseline and 4 weeks
Reported as:
Mean · pg/mL
Levels of Intact Parathyroid Hormone (iPTH) at Baseline and 4 Weeks
pg/mLFosrenolSevelamer HCl
Baseline225.46 ± 11.094225.46 ± 11.094
Endpoint296.48 ± 17.412291.18 ± 16.181
SecondaryPatients Achieving Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Target for Serum Phosphorous at 4 Weeks

Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) target for serum phosphorous is 3.5 - 5.5 mg/dL (1.13 - 1.77 mmol/L)

Time frame:
4 weeks
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Patients Achieving Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Target for Serum Phosphorous at 4 Weeks
Percentage of ParticipantsFosrenolSevelamer HCl
Patients Achieving Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Target for Serum Phosphorous at 4 Weeks42.734.6

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Fosrenol—18/170 (10.6%)31/170 (18.2%)
Sevelamer HCl—20/163 (12.3%)27/163 (16.6%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventFosrenolSevelamer HCl
Extremity necrosisSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders0/1703/163
PneumoniaInfections and infestations3/1701/163
Cerebral vascular accidentNervous system disorders3/1700/163
Congestive heart failureCardiac disorders1/1702/163
Clostridium difficile colitisInfections and infestations0/1702/163
Myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders2/1702/163
WeaknessGeneral disorders0/1702/163
Coronary atery diseaseCardiac disorders2/1702/163
OsteomyelitisInfections and infestations2/1701/163
Chest painGeneral disorders2/1700/163
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventFosrenolSevelamer HCl
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders15/1709/163
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders12/17012/163
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders9/1706/163

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Entire Study Population
<=18 years0
Between 18 and 65 years140
>=65 years42
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Entire Study Population
Mean55.5 ± 13.10
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Entire Study Population
Female80
Male102
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Entire Study Population
United States139
Puerto Rico1
Germany41
United Kingdom1
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Study locations

44 sites
  • DSI Renal Inc.
    Mesa, Arizona 85202, United States
  • AKDHC Medical Research Services, LLC
    Phoenix, Arizona 85012, United States
  • Southwest Kidney Institute, PLC
    Tempe, Arizona 85284, United States
  • Tempe, Arizona 85284, United States
  • University of Arizona Health Service Center
    Tucson, Arizona 85724, United States
  • Clinical Research Connections
    Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401, United States
  • South Valley Dialysis Center
    Encino, California 91316, United States
  • VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, West LA
    Los Angeles, California 90073, United States
  • Apex Research of Riverside
    Riverside, California 92505, United States
  • North Valley Nephrology
    Yuba City, California 95991, United States
  • Western Nephrology & Metabolic Bone Disease, PC
    Thornton, Colorado 80260, United States
  • Shands University of Florida Outpatient Dialysis
    Gainesville, Florida 32608, United States
  • Discovery Medical Research Group
    Ocala, Florida 34471, United States
  • Pines Clinical Research
    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028, United States
  • Clinical Research Center of Indian River Medical Center
    Vero Beach, Florida, United States
  • Kidney Care Associates, LLC
    Augusta, Georgia 30901, United States
  • Renal Physicians of Georgia
    Macon, Georgia 31217, United States
  • Evanston Northwestern Hospital
    Evanston, Illinois 60201, United States
  • Research by Design, LLC
    Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805, United States
  • Nephrology Inc.
    Mishawaka, Indiana 46545, United States
  • Renal Associates of Baton Rouge
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809, United States
  • Creighton University Medical Center
    Omaha, Nebraska 68131, United States
  • Hypertension and Nephrology, Associates
    Eatontown, New Jersey 07724, United States
  • Winthrop Dialysis Center
    Mineola, New York 11501, United States
  • SUNY at Stony Brook NY
    Stony Brook, New York 11794, United States
  • Wake Nephrology Associates
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27609, United States
  • Southeastern Nephrology Associates
    Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States
  • Northwest Renal Clinic
    Portland, Oregon 97210, United States
  • Carolina Nephrology, PA
    Greenville, South Carolina 29605, United States
  • VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
    Nashville, Tennessee 37212, United States
  • Rosa Verde Tower
    San Antonio, Texas 78205, United States
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Medicine/Nephrology
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
  • Alexandria Kidney
    Alexandria, Virginia 22304, United States
  • Clinical Research & Consulting Center, LLC
    Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
  • KfH Nierenzentrum/Bad/Konig
    Bad Konig, 64732, Germany
  • KfH Nierenzentrum
    Berlin, 10559, Germany
  • KfH Dialysezentrum/Berlin
    Berlin, 12045, Germany
  • KfH Nierenzentrum/Dulmen
    Dulmen, 48249, Germany
  • Georg-August-Universitat Universitatsmedizin Abt. Nephrologie u. Rheumatologie
    Gottingen, 37075, Germany
  • Dialysezentrum Barmbeck
    Hamburg, 22297, Germany
  • KfH-Nierenzentrum/Jena
    Jena, 07751, Germany
  • KfH-Dialysezentrum/Rosenheim
    Rosenheim, 83022, Germany
  • Jose Cangiano, MD
    San Juan, 00918, Puerto Rico
  • Churchill Hospital Oxford Kidney Unit
    Oxford, OX3 7LJ, United Kingdom
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References and documents

Publications

  • Sprague SM, Ross EA, Nath SD, Zhang P, Pratt RD, Krause R. Lanthanum carbonate vs. sevelamer hydrochloride for the reduction of serum phosphorus in hemodialysis patients: a crossover study. Clin Nephrol. 2009 Oct;72(4):252-8. doi: 10.5414/cnp72252. PubMed 19825330 ↗
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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 11, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00441545
Lead sponsor
Shire
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 1, 2007
Start date
Jan 5, 2007
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2008
Completion
Jul 31, 2008
Results posted
Aug 13, 2009
Last update
Jun 11, 2021

Study contacts

Study Director
study director · Takeda
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