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 anemia (reduction in hemoglobin level, or low red cell count) without obvious cause. Anemia occurs commonly with aging and is a frequent medical condition in individuals ov...

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 a 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 :

September 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00228995

Start Date

June 1 2004

End Date

September 1 2005

Last Update

June 10 2011

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