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CompletedNCT00756860Updated Jun 4, 2012

A Phase 1 Multiple Dose Study to Compare the Effects of AMG 223 and Sevelamer HCL (Renagel®)

A Phase 1 interventional study of AMG 223 and Renagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride) in Healthy Volunteers, sponsored by Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH. Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-06-04.

Sponsored by Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
66
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if subjects on 2g AMG 223 will achieve 60% or greater reduction in urinary phosphorus from baseline compared to subjects on 2g Renagel®.

Renagel®, Sevelamer HCl is currently the market leader for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients on dialysis.

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Conditions studied

  • Healthy Volunteers
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In context

Lead sponsor

Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH is the lead sponsor of 10 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 45 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy non-smoking men and women between the ages of 18 and 45 years, inclusive the time of consent. Healthy is defined as an absence of clinically relevant abnormalities, as identified by a detailed medical history, complete physical examination, vital signs, 12 lead ECG, and clinical laboratory tests at Screening through randomization Females of child-bearing potential must be non-lactating, must have a negative serum pregnancy test before study enrollment, and must use a highly effective form of contraception for at least 3 months before study drug administration, during the study, and for an additional 1 month after study completion
  • Male participants and/or their partners must use a highly effective form of contraception during sexual intercourse during the study and for an additional 1 month after study completion
  • A body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2, inclusive
  • Serum phosphate within normal range
  • Willing and able to provide written informed consent
  • Willing and able to be confined to the clinical research unit (CRU) as required by the protocol
  • Must abstain from any caffeine or alcohol within 72 hours of Day-7 through Day 7 inclusive.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence or history of clinically significant hematologic, renal, endocrinologic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurologic, or allergic disease (including drug allergies, but excluding untreated, asymptomatic, seasonal allergies at the time of dosing) judged to be relevant by the investigator
  • History of bowel obstruction, dysphagia, swallowing disorders, gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, major gastrointestinal surgery, hemorrhoids, or gastric/duodenal ulcers
  • Unable or unwilling to swallow numerous capsules/tablets
  • Known hypersensitivity to Renagel® or its constituents
  • Having an estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \< 80 ml/ min (Cockcroft Gault equation)
  • Blood donation > 500 mL within 60 days of Screening
  • History of alcohol abuse (more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week for men and 7 alcoholic drinks per week for women (one drink equals 12 oz beer, 8 oz of wine, or a drink containing one ounce of liquor) or use of illicit drugs within 12 months of Screening
  • Positive results for the following tests:
  • Urine drug and breath alcohol at Screening or Day -7,
  • Serum pregnancy test (females only) at Screening or Day -7,
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibody (HepCAb) at Screening
  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study Participation in another clinical trial with any investigational drug or device within 30 days or 5 half lives of the investigational drug (if known), whichever is longer, of study drug administration
  • Use of prescription and nonprescription drugs (herbal remedies, vitamins, and nutraceuticals) within 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before Day -7 and during the study (excluding acetaminophen at doses of 2 g/day and hormonal birth control pills)
  • Use of prescription and nonprescription drugs that may affect gut motility within 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, before Day -7 and during the study
  • Subject will not be available for follow-up assessment or concerns for subject's compliance with the protocol procedures
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
66 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    2

    30 subjects will be randomized on Day -1

    Drug: Renagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride)

  • Experimental
    1

    30 subjects will be randomized on Day -1

    Drug: AMG 223

Interventions

  • DrugAMG 223

    2 g AMG 223 (4 x 500 mg capsules ) TID on Days 1 through 7

  • DrugRenagel® (sevelamer hydrochloride)

    2g Renagel® (2 x 800 mg capsules + 1 x 400 mg capsule) TID on Days 1 through 7

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. To compare the effects of 2g AMG 223 and 2g Renagel® on 24 hour urinary phosphorous excretion after multiple doses in healthy volunteers.

    Time frame: Including the 28-day Screening period, the 15-day residency period, and the follow-up on Day 15 (one week after discharge from the clinical research unit), the maximum subject participation is approximately 50 days.

Secondary outcomes

  1. To compare the effects of 2g AMG 223 and 2g Renagel® on 24 hour fecal phosphorous excretion after multiple doses in healthy volunteers.

    Time frame: Including the 28-day Screening period, the 15-day residency period, and the follow-up on Day 15 (one week after discharge from the clinical research unit), the maximum subject participation is approximately 50 days.

  2. To assess safety and tolerability of multiple doses of 2g AMG 223 in healthy volunteers.

    Time frame: Including the 28-day Screening period, the 15-day residency period, and the follow-up on Day 15 (one week after discharge from the clinical research unit), the maximum subject participation is approximately 50 days.

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 4, 2012, 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
NCT00756860
Lead sponsor
Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH
First posted
Sep 22, 2008
Start date
May 2008
Primary completion
Aug 2008
Completion
Sep 2009
Last update
Jun 4, 2012

Study contacts

MD
study director · Amgen
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