Evaluating ferumoxytol for treating iron deficiency anemia in children with chronic kidney disease
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety (Compared to Iron Sucrose), Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of Ferumoxytol for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) in Pediatric Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Run by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · NCT03619850 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a new iron treatment called ferumoxytol can help children with chronic kidney disease and iron deficiency anemia feel better compared to a standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 2 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 129 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 21 sites (Hollywood, Florida and 20 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 13, 2018 |
| Main results expected | August 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03619850 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children aged 2 to under 18 years with iron deficiency anemia and chronic kidney disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have iron deficiency anemia or chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This Phase 3 clinical trial aims to assess the safety and efficacy of ferumoxytol compared to iron sucrose in pediatric patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia (IDA) associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study will involve approximately 125 participants who will be randomized to receive either ferumoxytol or iron sucrose over a treatment period of 5 weeks, following a 2-week screening phase. The trial will also evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of ferumoxytol in this population. Participants will receive two intravenous infusions of ferumoxytol or a series of iron sucrose doses based on their dialysis status.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more effective treatment option for pediatric patients with iron deficiency anemia and chronic kidney disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with ferumoxytol in adult populations, but this specific application in pediatric CKD patients is novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female 2 years to \<18 years of age at time of consent 2. Has IDA defined as: a) hemoglobin \<12.0 g/dL and b) with either transferrin saturation (TSAT) \<40% or ferritin \<100 ng/mL; or considered to be at risk of development of IDA, i.e., TSAT\<20% with falling hemoglobin during the preceding 2 months and a history of hemoglobin \<12 g/dL 3. Has Chronic Kidney Disease defined as one of the following: 1. on chronic hemodialysis; 2. receiving chronic peritoneal dialysis; 3. estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of \<60 mL/min/1.73 m2; 4. has evidence of structural and/or functional abnormalities e.g., persistent albuminuria, abnormal urine sediment, electrolyte and other abnormalities due to tubular disorders for \> 3 months. 4. For patients other than hemodialysis dependent CKD patients, documented history of unsatisfactory oral iron therapy or in whom oral iron cannot be tolerated, or for whom oral iron is considered medically inappropriate 5. All subjects (female and male) of childbearing potential who are sexually active must be on an effective method of birth control for at least 1 month prior to Day 1 Dosing and agree to remain on birth control until completion of the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known hypersensitivity reaction to any component of ferumoxytol and iron sucrose 2. History of allergy to intravenous (IV) iron 3. History of multiple drug allergies (\>2) 4. Low systolic blood pressure (Age 1-9 years \<70 + \[age in years x 2\] mmHg, Age 10-17 years \<90 mmHg) 5. Hemoglobin ≤7.0 g/dL 6. Serum ferritin level \>600 ng/mL
Where it's running
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Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) - The Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM)
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
Akron Nephrology Associates, Inc.
Akron, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Semmelweis Egyetem - Altalanos Orvostudomanyi Kar (SE AOK) - I. sz. Gyermekgyogyaszati Klinika
Budapest, Hungary Recruiting -
University Of Szeged
Szeged, Hungary Recruiting
Show 15 more locations
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Instituto Mexicano De Trasplantes S.C
Cuernavaca, Mexico Recruiting -
Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde
Guadalajara, Mexico Recruiting -
Instituto Nacional de Pediatria (INP) (National Institute of Pediatrics)
Mexico City, Mexico Recruiting -
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida, United States Not yet recruiting -
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan, United States Active not recruiting -
The Feinstein Institute Medical Research Organization of Northwell Health, Inc.
Lake Success, New York, United States Not yet recruiting -
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) - The Mount Sinai Hospital (MSH)
New York, New York, United States Active not recruiting -
Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos
Kaunas, Lithuania Not yet recruiting -
Klaipeda Children's Hospital
Klaipėda, Lithuania Active not recruiting -
Vsl Vilniaus Universiteto Vaiku Ligonine (VUVL) (Vilnius University Children's Hospital)
Vilnius, Lithuania Not yet recruiting -
JM Research, SC
Cuernavaca, Mexico Active not recruiting -
Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny Im. Zamenhofa w Bialystoku
Bialystok, Poland Not yet recruiting -
Specjalistyczne Gabinety Sp. z o.o
Krakow, Poland Active not recruiting -
University Children Hospital
Krakow, Poland Not yet recruiting -
Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital Research Institute
Lodz, Poland Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trial Interest
- Email: CTInterest@covispharma.com
- Phone: 1-877-374 -4177
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.