Intravenous Iron in Patients With Anaemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

The objective of this study is the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intravenous iron sucrose in anaemic patients with chronic kidney disease not on renal replacement therapy.

[title]Open Randomized Phase IV Study on Intravenous Iron in Anemic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease. [conditions]

  • Chronic Kidney Failure
[studytype]Interventional[studydesign]Treatment, Randomised, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study. [studydetails][studystart]March 2004[eligibility]
  • Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years and older
  • Genders Eligible for Study:  Both

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Anaemia (Hb 8 - 11.5 g/dl)
  • Age above 18 years
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rapid progression of kidney disease
  • Need for dialysis
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
[enrolment]50[contact]

 Roland M Schaefer, MD
 University Hospital Muenster

Location:

Westphalia University Hospital Muenster 
Muenster, Westphalia,
Germany, 48149


calendar icon Article Date: 2/5/2008

 

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