Once-a-Month shot could ease anemia for kidney patients
NCT ID NCT00661388
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a monthly injection of Mircera in 75 adults with chronic kidney disease who were not yet on dialysis and had anemia. The goal was to see if the drug could safely raise and maintain hemoglobin levels. Results showed improvement in hemoglobin during the evaluation period.
What this could mean
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Active substance
methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (Mircera)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a convenient once-monthly treatment option for managing anemia in pre-dialysis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all patients. Risks include high blood pressure and bleeding, and the treatment does not cure kidney disease.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Denizli, 20100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul, 34377, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul, 34381, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul, 34390, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Kahramanmaraş, 46100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Konya, 42770, Turkey (Türkiye)