Status:

TERMINATED

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

Lead Sponsor:

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.

Conditions:

Anemia

Aged

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief 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...

Detailed 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 indiv...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with a history of chronic anemia defined as a documented Hb value of \<= 11.0 g/dL
  • No active cancer
  • At least 65 years of age with life expectancy of \> 6 months
  • Community dwelling patients
  • Patients with a Short Physical Performance (SPPB) Summary Score of 4-10 at screening and baseline
  • Patients with an Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \>= 24

Exclusion

  • Positive stool guaiac test
  • Diagnosis of multiple myeloma and/or MGUS
  • History of venous thromboembolytic disease
  • Previous treatment with Epoetin alfa, Darbepoetin or any form of erythropoietin recently
  • Uncontrolled or severe cardiovascular disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

12 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00210795

Start Date

June 1 2004

End Date

October 1 2005

Last Update

June 10 2011

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