Vadadustat for treating anemia in patients on hemodialysis

Safety of Three Times Weekly Oral Vadadustat for the Treatment of Anemia in Hemodialysis Subjects: Vafseo Outcomes In-Center Experience

PHASE3 · USRC Kidney Research · NCT06520826

This study tests if a new medication called vadadustat can safely help people with anemia who are on hemodialysis feel better.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment2200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUSRC Kidney Research (network)
Locations5 sites (Lone Tree, Colorado and 4 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06520826 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This trial investigates the safety of vadadustat, an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent, administered three times a week to patients with anemia of chronic kidney disease undergoing in-center hemodialysis. It is a multi-center, randomized, open-label study designed to gather long-term safety data from a large cohort of participants. The goal is to support the adoption of this dosing regimen in clinical practice for patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are receiving outpatient in-center hemodialysis at least three times per week.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to vadadustat or those who are not clinically stable may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a safer and more effective treatment option for anemia in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches, but this specific dosing regimen is being evaluated for the first time in this context.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
* Receiving outpatient in-center hemodialysis at least three times per week for end-stage kidney disease.
* Currently prescribed or eligible for erythropoiesis-stimulating agent based on approved facility policy
* Understands the procedures and requirements of the study and provides written informed consent and authorization for protected health information disclosure.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication to receive vadadustat or any of its known constituents per USPI.
* Cirrhosis or active, acute liver disease. Concomitant use of any hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl-hydroxylases or OAT1/OAT3 inhibitors (probenacid, rifampicin, gemfibrozil, or teriflunomide).
* Unable to comply with study requirements or in the opinion of a healthcare provider or a member of the central study team, not clinically stable to participate in the study.
* Pregnant at time of consent (per subject self-report).

Where this trial is running

Lone Tree, Colorado and 4 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.