2 Doses of Ferrlecit Versus Oral Iron to Treat Iron-deficiency Anemia in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Iron Deficiency Anemia focused on measuring Anemia.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male or female, at least 18 years of age. Received maintenance peritoneal dialysis therapy for at least 4 weeks. Was expected to remain on peritoneal dialysis therapy for duration of study. Had predetermined low hemoglobin and transferrin saturation (TSAT) levels. Signed patient informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Had a predetermined serum levels of Ferritin and TSAT Pregnant or lactating. Had a serious concomitant medical disorder incompatible with participation in the study. Had a known hypersensitivity to Ferrlecit or any of its components. Unable to cooperate or comply with the protocol.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Active Comparator
Sodium ferric gluconate complex 125 mg
Sodium ferric gluconate complex 250 mg
Oral iron
125 mg sodium ferric gluconate weekly x 8 weeks
250 mg sodium ferric gluconate complex weekly x 4 weeks
325 mg ferrous sulfate three times daily x 8 weeks