A Phase II Study to Assess Changes in Physical Function in Elderly Patients With Chronic Anemia

Anemia Clinical Trial

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Study to Assess Changes in Physical Function in Elderly Patients With Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Receiving Epoetin Alfa (PROCRIT�)

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess changes in physical function in elderly patients (>= 65 years of age) with chronic anemia (Hb <= 11.0 g/dL) due to anemia of unknown cause and receiving weekly subcutaneous doses of Epoetin alfa (PROCRIT®) versus placebo

Clinical Trial Description

Some elderly patients have a chronic condition that causes anemia (reduction in hemoglobin level, or low red cell count). Anemia occurs commonly with aging and is a frequent medical condition in individuals over the age of 65. Physical performance and function is generally worse in individuals who are anemic. This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study to assess physical function (to include falls) and fatigue in approximately 80 elderly patients with chronic anemia (anemia present for at least 3 months) and who are receiving weekly PROCRIT. The study will also evaluate hemoglobin levels (oxygen carrying protein in red blood cells), safety, fatigue and cognitive function. The study hypothesis is to demonstrate the study drug will be more effective in treatment of chronic anemia than placebo, resulting in the improvement of physical function and subsequent disabilities, generally well-tolerated. The patients will receive weekly injections of Epoetin alfa (PROCRIT®) or placebo at a starting dose of 10,000 units administered subcutaneously (under the skin). ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Aged
• Anemia
• Hemoglobins

• NCT number: NCT00210795
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: June 2004
• Completion date: October 2005