Abstract: TH-OR023
OLYMPUS: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, International Study of Roxadustat Efficacy in Patients with Non-Dialysis-Dependent (NDD) CKD and Anemia
Session Information
- Anemia and Iron Metabolism: Clinical Research
November 07, 2019 | Location: 150, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Abstract Time: 04:54 PM - 05:06 PM
Category: Anemia and Iron Metabolism
- 202 Anemia and Iron Metabolism: Clinical
Authors
- Fishbane, Steven, Northwell Health, Great Neck, New York, United States
- El-Shahawy, Mohamed A., Keck-USC School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Pecoits-Filho, Roberto, Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Pham van, Bui, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
- Houser, Mark T., AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- Frison, Lars, AstraZeneca, Mölndal, Sweden
- Little, Dustin J., AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- Guzman, Nicolas Jose, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- Pergola, Pablo E., Renal Associates PA, San Antonio, Texas, United States
Background
Roxadustat is an oral hypoxia–inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor that stimulates erythropoiesis and improves iron absorption and utilization. Here, we report efficacy results for 1 of 3 trials for US and EU applications for treatment of anemia in patients (pts) with NDD CKD. Integrated safety will be reported separately.
Methods
Pts with NDD CKD stages 3–5 and anemia (hemoglobin [Hb] <10.0 g/dL) were randomized 1:1 to receive 70 mg oral roxadustat or placebo (PBO) three times weekly. A dose-adjustment algorithm was used to achieve and maintain Hb values of 10–12 g/dL. Primary efficacy endpoint was mean change from baseline (BL) Hb to average Hb over Wks 28–52 (US [FDA] submission) or proportion of pts with Hb response at two consecutive visits during the first 24 wks of treatment without anemia rescue therapy (EU [EMA] submission).
Results
2781 pts were randomized (1393 roxadustat, 1388 PBO). Mean age was 61.7 years, 42% were male, 45% white, and 55% had type 2 diabetes. Mean (SD) BL Hb was 9.1 (0.7) g/dL and estimated glomerular filtration rate was 19.8 (11.7) mL/min/1.73 m2. Mean (SD) study drug exposure was 19.6 (10.3; roxadustat) and 15.2 (10.5; PBO) months. Mean change in Hb from BL to the average over Wks 28–52 was +1.75 g/dL with roxadustat vs +0.40 g/dL with PBO (p<0.001). In 411 pts with BL elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), changes from BL Hb were +1.75 g/dL (roxadustat) and +0.62 g/dL (PBO; p<0.001). Proportion of pts achieving Hb response at two consecutive visits without rescue during the first 24 wks was 77.0% with roxadustat vs 8.5% with PBO (p<0.001). Percentage of total time with interpolated Hb values ≥10 g/dL for Wks 28–52 was 82% with roxadustat vs 33% with PBO (p<0.001). Roxadustat reduced risk of rescue therapy by 74% (HR=0.26), including red blood cell transfusion by 63% (HR=0.37), IV iron by 59% (HR=0.41), and erythropoietin analog by 87% (HR=0.13; all p<0.001).
Conclusion
Roxadustat achieved prespecified primary endpoints for US and EU submissions, effectively increased Hb in the subgroup of pts with elevated hsCRP, and reduced rescue therapy use in pts with NDD CKD and anemia.
Funding
- Commercial Support – AstraZeneca