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A Phase III Safety Study of Ferumoxytol Compared to Ferric Carboxymaltose for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)

A Phase 3 interventional study of Ferumoxytol and FCM in Iron Deficiency Anemia, sponsored by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Completed at 127 sites in 7 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-07-25.

Sponsored by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
2,014
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To evaluate the safety of 1.020 grams (g) of intravenous (IV) ferumoxytol compared to 1.500 g of IV ferric carboxymaltose (FCM).

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Conditions studied

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia

Keywords

  • iron deficiency anemia
  • IDA
  • ferumoxytol
  • ferric carboxymaltose
  • FCM
  • Injectafer
  • Feraheme
  • Ferinject
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In context

Anemia

1,733 studies on the registry are indexed under Anemia; 246 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 2,014 is above the median of 94 across 1,291 interventional studies indexed under Anemia.

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Lead sponsor

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 24 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 6 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 5 (83%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

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

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria include:

  • Participants with IDA and in whom IV iron treatment is indicated and defined as:

    • Participants with documented hemoglobin \<12.0 g per deciliter (dL) for females and \<14.0 g/dL for males within 60 days of dosing And
    • Participants with documented transferrin saturation (TSAT) ≤20% or Ferritin ≤100 nanograms (ng) per mL within 60 days of dosing
  • Documented history of unsatisfactory oral iron therapy or in whom oral iron cannot be tolerated, or for whom oral iron is considered medically inappropriate (as per oral iron history questionnaire)
  • All participants (male and female) of childbearing potential who are sexually active who agree to routinely use adequate contraception from randomization throughout the duration of the study

Key Exclusion Criteria include:

  • Known hypersensitivity reaction to any component of ferumoxytol or FCM
  • History of allergy to an IV iron
  • History of multiple drug allergies
  • Participants with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease
  • Hemoglobin ≤7.0 g/dL
  • Female participants who are pregnant, intend to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, have a positive serum/urine pregnancy test or not willing to use effective contraceptive precautions during the study (including females of childbearing potential who are partners of male participants)
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
2,014 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Ferumoxytol

    Participants received an IV infusion of ferumoxytol 510 milligram (mg) diluted (17 milliliter \[mL\]) in 233 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) (normal saline) (final volume 250 mL) over at least 15 minutes with a second dose 7-8 days after the first dose, for a total cumulative dose of 1.020 g.

    Drug: Ferumoxytol

  • Active comparator
    FCM

    Participants received an IV infusion of FCM 750 mg diluted (15 mL) in 235 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection, USP (normal saline) (final volume 250 mL) over at least 15 minutes with a second dose 7-8 days after the first dose, for a total cumulative dose of 1.500 g.

    Drug: FCM

Interventions

  • DrugFerumoxytol

    Also known as: Feraheme

  • DrugFCM

    Also known as: Injectafer, Ferinject

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants With Treatment-Emergent (TE) Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions (Rxns), Including Anaphylaxis, Or Moderate To Severe Hypotension

    All IV iron formulations carry some risk of serious hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms potentially representing hypersensitivity were recorded and adjudicated by a blinded Clinical Events Committee (CEC). Hypotension is defined as a \>30% drop in systolic blood pressure from baseline or decrease of \>20 mmHg for systolic blood pressure. Statistical analysis was only performed on composite data. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

    Time frame: Day 1 (after first dosing) through Week 5

Secondary outcomes

  1. Participants With Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis, Serious Cardiovascular Events, And Death

    All IV iron formulations carry some risk of serious hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms potentially representing hypersensitivity were recorded and adjudicated by a blinded Clinical Events Committee (CEC). A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

    Time frame: Day 1 (after first dosing) through Week 5

  2. Mean Change In Hemoglobin From Baseline To Week 5

    Mean change in hemoglobin from Baseline to Week 5 was calculated for each participant as: Hemoglobin Change = Hemoglobin (Week 5) - Hemoglobin (Baseline). Baseline was defined as the Day 1 value (prior to injection of study drug). The screening or most recent value prior to Day 1 was used for any participant with missing Day 1 information.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 5

  3. Mean Change In Hemoglobin Per Gram Of Iron Administered From Baseline To Week 5

    Mean change in hemoglobin per g of iron administered from Baseline (Day 1) to Week 5 was calculated for each participant as: Hemoglobin Change = Hemoglobin (Week 5) - Hemoglobin (Baseline). Baseline was defined as the Day 1 value (prior to injection of study drug). The screening or most recent value prior to Day 1 was used for any participant with missing Day 1 information.

    Time frame: Baseline (Day 1), Week 5

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Results

Posted Jun 11, 2018

Participant flow

Participants with iron deficiency anemia (IDA), \<12.0 grams (g) per deciliter (dL) for females and \<14.0 g/dL for males within 60 days of dosing and transferrin saturation (TSAT) \<20% or Ferritin ≤100 nanograms (ng) per milliliter (mL) within 60 days of dosing and a history of unsatisfactory oral iron therapy or in whom oral iron could not be used.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
Started10061008
Received at least 1 dose of study drug9971000
Completed935948
Not completed7160
Withdrew: Adverse event109
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject2219
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up1417
Withdrew: Death41
Withdrew: Other-decision of participant61
Withdrew: Other-investigator's decision10
Withdrew: Other-unable to be reached01
Withdrew: Other-protocol noncompliant21
Withdrew: Other-personal reasons33
Withdrew: Other-withdrew prior to dosing98

Outcome measures

PrimaryParticipants With Treatment-Emergent (TE) Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions (Rxns), Including Anaphylaxis, Or Moderate To Severe Hypotension

All IV iron formulations carry some risk of serious hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms potentially representing hypersensitivity were recorded and adjudicated by a blinded Clinical Events Committee (CEC). Hypotension is defined as a \>30% drop in systolic blood pressure from baseline or decrease of \>20 mmHg for systolic blood pressure. Statistical analysis was only performed on composite data. A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

Time frame:
Day 1 (after first dosing) through Week 5
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants With Treatment-Emergent (TE) Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions (Rxns), Including Anaphylaxis, Or Moderate To Severe Hypotension
ParticipantsFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
Moderate hypersensitivity reaction36
Severe hypersensitivity reaction10
Anaphylaxis00
Moderate hypotension21
Severe hypotension00
Any TE moderate to severe hypersensitivity rxn67
Statistical analysis
  • Ferumoxytol vs Ferric Carboxymaltose (FCM) · Wald · p = 0.0001 · Treatment difference: -0.10 · 95% CI -0.80 to 0.61The p-value was calculated using the Wald large sample assumption.
SecondaryParticipants With Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis, Serious Cardiovascular Events, And Death

All IV iron formulations carry some risk of serious hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis. Signs and symptoms potentially representing hypersensitivity were recorded and adjudicated by a blinded Clinical Events Committee (CEC). A summary of serious and all other non-serious adverse events regardless of causality is located in the Reported Adverse Events module.

Time frame:
Day 1 (after first dosing) through Week 5
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants With Moderate To Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis, Serious Cardiovascular Events, And Death
ParticipantsFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
Moderate hypersensitivity reaction36
Severe hypersensitivity reaction10
Anaphylaxis00
Serious cardiovascular event613
Death42
Any moderate to severe hypersensitivity rxn1320
SecondaryMean Change In Hemoglobin From Baseline To Week 5

Mean change in hemoglobin from Baseline to Week 5 was calculated for each participant as: Hemoglobin Change = Hemoglobin (Week 5) - Hemoglobin (Baseline). Baseline was defined as the Day 1 value (prior to injection of study drug). The screening or most recent value prior to Day 1 was used for any participant with missing Day 1 information.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Week 5
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Mean Change In Hemoglobin From Baseline To Week 5
g/dLFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
Mean Change In Hemoglobin From Baseline To Week 51.38 ± 1.3511.63 ± 1.535
SecondaryMean Change In Hemoglobin Per Gram Of Iron Administered From Baseline To Week 5

Mean change in hemoglobin per g of iron administered from Baseline (Day 1) to Week 5 was calculated for each participant as: Hemoglobin Change = Hemoglobin (Week 5) - Hemoglobin (Baseline). Baseline was defined as the Day 1 value (prior to injection of study drug). The screening or most recent value prior to Day 1 was used for any participant with missing Day 1 information.

Time frame:
Baseline (Day 1), Week 5
Reported as:
Mean · g/dL
Mean Change In Hemoglobin Per Gram Of Iron Administered From Baseline To Week 5
g/dLFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
Mean Change In Hemoglobin Per Gram Of Iron Administered From Baseline To Week 51.35 ± 1.3531.10 ± 1.050

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 1% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ferumoxytol—36/997 (3.6%)186/997 (18.7%)
Ferric Carboxymaltose (FCM)—35/1,000 (3.5%)245/1,000 (24.5%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
SyncopeNervous system disorders3/9973/1000
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations3/9971/1000
Cardiac failure congestiveCardiac disorders1/9973/1000
SeizureNervous system disorders2/9970/1000
PneumoniaInfections and infestations2/9970/1000
Haemorrhagic anaemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders2/9970/1000
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders2/9970/1000
Angina pectorisCardiac disorders0/9972/1000
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders0/9972/1000
Abortion spontaneousPregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions1/7430/776
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventFerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)
HeadacheNervous system disorders60/99782/1000
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders35/99760/1000
DizzinessNervous system disorders25/99740/1000
FatigueGeneral disorders30/99736/1000
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders29/99733/1000
PyrexiaGeneral disorders7/99722/1000
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders17/99721/1000
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders19/99716/1000
HypophosphataemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/99718/1000
DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders11/99718/1000

Baseline characteristics

The safety population included any randomized participant who received any amount of study drug. Treatment group was based on actual treatment.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)FerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)Total
Mean55.6 ± 17.3054.8 ± 17.0255.2 ± 17.16
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)FerumoxytolFerric Carboxymaltose (FCM)Total
Female7437761519
Male254224478
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Study locations

127 sites
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Huntsville, Alabama, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Tucson, Arizona 85741, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Anaheim, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Chula Vista, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Corona, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Encino, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Fountain Valley, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Granada Hills, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    La Mesa, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Orange, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Oxnard, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Riverside, California, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    San Diego, California, United States
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    West Hollywood, California, United States
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    Westminster, California, United States
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    Bristol, Connecticut, United States
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    Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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    Clearwater, Florida, United States
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    Gainesville, Florida, United States
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    Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33313, United States
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    Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States
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    Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
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    Miami, Florida 33135, United States
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    Miami, Florida, United States
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    North Miami, Florida, United States
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    South Miami, Florida, United States
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    West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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    Winter Haven, Florida, United States
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    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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    Augusta, Georgia, United States
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    Savannah, Georgia, United States
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    Thomasville, Georgia, United States
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    Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
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    Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States
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    Hazel Crest, Illinois, United States
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    Skokie, Illinois 60202, United States
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    Skokie, Illinois, United States
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    Wichita, Kansas, United States
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    Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States
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    Metairie, Louisiana, United States
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    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Bethesda, Maryland, United States
  • AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, United States
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    Bay City, Michigan, United States
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    Flint, Michigan, United States
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    Saginaw, Michigan 48706, United States
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    Saginaw, Michigan, United States
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    Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
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    Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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    Kirksville, Missouri, United States
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    Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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    East Setauket, New York, United States
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    Flushing, New York, United States
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    New York, New York, United States
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    Rosedale, New York, United States
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    Asheville, North Carolina 28801, United States
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    Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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    Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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    Hickory, North Carolina, United States
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    Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
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    Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
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    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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    Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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    Cincinnati, Ohio 45224, United States
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    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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    Marion, Ohio, United States
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    Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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    Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104, United States
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    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
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    Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Levittown, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Smithfield, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Upland, Pennsylvania, United States
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    Greenville, South Carolina 29615, United States
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    Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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    Greer, South Carolina, United States
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    Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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    Germantown, Tennessee, United States
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    Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
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    Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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    Austin, Texas, United States
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    Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States
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    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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    Houston, Texas 77081, United States
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    Houston, Texas, United States
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    Longview, Texas, United States
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    San Antonio, Texas 78215, United States
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    San Antonio, Texas 78217, United States
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    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
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    San Antonio, Texas, United States
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    Schertz, Texas, United States
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    Orem, Utah, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Clinical Trial Site
    Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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    Seattle, Washington, United States

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References and documents

Publications

  • Adkinson NF, Strauss WE, Macdougall IC, Bernard KE, Auerbach M, Kaper RF, Chertow GM, Krop JS. Comparative safety of intravenous ferumoxytol versus ferric carboxymaltose in iron deficiency anemia: A randomized trial. Am J Hematol. 2018 May;93(5):683-690. doi: 10.1002/ajh.25060. Epub 2018 Feb 24. PubMed 29417614 ↗
  • Adkinson NF, Strauss WE, Bernard K, Kaper RF, Macdougall IC, Krop JS. Comparative safety of intravenous Ferumoxytol versus Ferric Carboxymaltose for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia: rationale and study design of a randomized double-blind study with a focus on acute hypersensitivity reactions. J Blood Med. 2017 Sep 26;8:155-163. doi: 10.2147/JBM.S142236. eCollection 2017. PubMed 29033620 ↗
  • Wolf M, Chertow GM, Macdougall IC, Kaper R, Krop J, Strauss W. Randomized trial of intravenous iron-induced hypophosphatemia. JCI Insight. 2018 Dec 6;3(23):e124486. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.124486. PubMed 30518682 ↗

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Updates

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02694978
Lead sponsor
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 1, 2016
Start date
Feb 29, 2016
Primary completion
Jan 16, 2017
Completion
Jul 17, 2017
Results posted
Jun 11, 2018
Last update
Jul 25, 2023

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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