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IV Iron Sucrose vs Oral FeSO4 in Treating IDA in Pediatric IBD

Primary Purpose

Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Intravenous iron sucrose
Oral ferrous sulfate
Sponsored by
Wayne State University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Iron Deficiency Anemia focused on measuring Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Children

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 17 Years (Child)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. IBD Diagnosis.
  2. IDA (defined as a hemoglobin (Hb) concentration of ≤10.5 g/dL females) or Hb ≤11.0 g/dL (males) and Mean Corpuscular volume (MCV) < 77 [22] plus transferrin saturation (TSAT) < 20% and/or serum ferritin concentration less than 25 µg/L)
  3. 12- 17 years old males or females.
  4. A signed parental permission and assent. Assent is not required in those below 13 years of age.
  5. We will be including those who have received iron therapy in the past even if they have developed adverse reactions, as long as they have not been anaphylactic. Participants should have been "iron free" (no iron therapy - oral or IV) for two weeks prior to start of study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Anemia other than IDA e.g hemolytic anemia, anemia due to Vitamin B12/Folic acid deficiency.
  2. Blood transfusion or iron supplementation 2 two weeks or less before starting the study.
  3. Iron overload.
  4. Renal disease - on medications such as diuretics or blood pressure lowering medications. On renal replacement therapy.
  5. Severe reactive airway disease - classified as severe/high-risk asthma
  6. Significant cardiac disease - on cardiac medications, including symptomatic congenital cardiac anomalies or with arrhythmias.
  7. Anaphylaxis/hypersensitivity reaction to ferrous sulfate and/or iron sucrose
  8. Pregnant and nursing women. A serum pregnancy test will be performed at the start of the study and on days 1, 14, and 28. Patients aged 12 years of age and are found to be pregnant are considered victims of child abuse and will be reported to child protective services and the appropriate authorities.
  9. Any other severe concurrent illness.

Sites / Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Michigan

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Intravenous iron sucrose arm

Oral ferrous sulfate

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Safety of IV Iron Sucrose
Safety of IV Iron sucrose is evaluated through timely reporting and thorough description of adverse events. Adverse events related to oral ferrous sulfate will also be reported. Study begins on day of randomization. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Efficacy of IV Iron sucrose as measured by change in Hb measurement
Efficacy of IV iron sucrose is evaluated through Hb measurement (gm/dl) at baseline and 4 weeks after treatment with intravenous iron sucrose. (increase of 1 gm/dl in 4 weeks is considered significant). This is compared to Hb increase in participants taking oral ferrous sulfate. Study begins on day of randomization. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.

Secondary Outcome Measures

determine effect on iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
clinical disease activity
to evaluate effects of oral FeSO4 and IV iron sucrose on clinical disease activity. Crohns disease activity will be measured by the Pediatric Crohns Disease Activity Index. Ulcerative colitis disease activity will be measured by Truelove and Witt's classification of severity of ulcerative colitis. Both will be measured at baseline and at 4 weeks. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. F/u visit is done on day 28 and a f/u visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Pts will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21.Same f/u as iron sucrose.
determine effect on iron parameters: change in ferritin levels
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
determine effect on iron parameters: change in serum iron binding capacity
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.

Full Information

First Posted
September 14, 2011
Last Updated
January 4, 2014
Sponsor
Wayne State University
Collaborators
Children's Hospital of Michigan, American Regent, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01438372
Brief Title
IV Iron Sucrose vs Oral FeSO4 in Treating IDA in Pediatric IBD
Official Title
Intravenous Iron Sucrose Versus Oral Ferrous Sulfate in Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2011
Overall Recruitment Status
Withdrawn
Why Stopped
The study was terminated prior to enrolling patients as we were unable to secure enough funding to complete the study.
Study Start Date
November 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2012 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
March 2012 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Wayne State University
Collaborators
Children's Hospital of Michigan, American Regent, Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose in comparison to oral ferrous sulfate in improving iron deficiency anemia in children with inflammatory bowel disease.
Detailed Description
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is very common among children with inflammatory bowel disease. Causes in this population are multi-factorial, including decreased absorption due to intestinal disease, increased losses due to bleeding from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and poor nutrition. IDA can cause significant impaired physical activity and is associated with developmental and cognitive abnormalities in children and adolescents. Oral ferrous sulfate has been traditionally used to treat iron deficiency anemia, but this is associated with limitations. Studies have shown that only a part of the oral iron is absorbed and the non-absorbed iron salts can be toxic to the intestinal mucosa, and was also theorized to be capable of activating the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Use of intravenous iron sucrose has been used in other populations with iron deficiency anemia such as those with chronic kidney disease and children with significant blood loss after spinal surgery. The aim of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of intravenous iron sucrose in improving iron deficiency anemia in children with inflammatory bowel disease (in comparison to oral ferrous sulfate).

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Keywords
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Children

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
0 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intravenous iron sucrose arm
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Oral ferrous sulfate
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Intravenous iron sucrose
Other Intervention Name(s)
Venofer Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, NDC # 00517-2340-10
Intervention Description
Intravenous iron sucrose will be administered on days 1, 7, 14, and 21 using the formula: Total dose: (normal Hb for age - initial Hb)/100 x blood volume (ml) x 3.4 x 1.5. First dose will be infused over 30 minutes, with subsequent doses administered over 15 minutes if no reactions encountered.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Oral ferrous sulfate
Other Intervention Name(s)
Upsher-Smith ferrous sulfate 325 mg tablets NDC# 00245-0108-11
Intervention Description
Oral ferrous sulfate will be administered at 3 mg/kg/day divided into 2 doses for 28 days. A tablet form of ferrous sulfate (325 mg with 65 mg of elemental iron per tablet) will be used.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety of IV Iron Sucrose
Description
Safety of IV Iron sucrose is evaluated through timely reporting and thorough description of adverse events. Adverse events related to oral ferrous sulfate will also be reported. Study begins on day of randomization. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Time Frame
Up to 56 days
Title
Efficacy of IV Iron sucrose as measured by change in Hb measurement
Description
Efficacy of IV iron sucrose is evaluated through Hb measurement (gm/dl) at baseline and 4 weeks after treatment with intravenous iron sucrose. (increase of 1 gm/dl in 4 weeks is considered significant). This is compared to Hb increase in participants taking oral ferrous sulfate. Study begins on day of randomization. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Time Frame
baseline and up to 4 weeks.
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
determine effect on iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation
Description
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Time Frame
baseline, and up to 56 days
Title
clinical disease activity
Description
to evaluate effects of oral FeSO4 and IV iron sucrose on clinical disease activity. Crohns disease activity will be measured by the Pediatric Crohns Disease Activity Index. Ulcerative colitis disease activity will be measured by Truelove and Witt's classification of severity of ulcerative colitis. Both will be measured at baseline and at 4 weeks. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. F/u visit is done on day 28 and a f/u visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Pts will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21.Same f/u as iron sucrose.
Time Frame
baseline up to 56 days
Title
determine effect on iron parameters: change in ferritin levels
Description
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Time Frame
baseline up to 56 days
Title
determine effect on iron parameters: change in serum iron binding capacity
Description
would like to determine change in iron parameters: change in transferrin saturation, ferritin levels, serum iron binding capacity. Study begins on day of randomization. Participants have been identified approximately a week before. Iron sucrose is administered on days 1, 7, 14, 21. Follow-up visit is done on day 28 and a follow-up visit or phone call is done on day 49. Oral iron will be taken for 28 days. Patients will be seen in clinic on days 1, 7, 14, 21. With same follow-up as IV iron sucrose.
Time Frame
baseline up to 56 days

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
17 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: IBD Diagnosis. IDA (defined as a hemoglobin (Hb) concentration of ≤10.5 g/dL females) or Hb ≤11.0 g/dL (males) and Mean Corpuscular volume (MCV) < 77 [22] plus transferrin saturation (TSAT) < 20% and/or serum ferritin concentration less than 25 µg/L) 12- 17 years old males or females. A signed parental permission and assent. Assent is not required in those below 13 years of age. We will be including those who have received iron therapy in the past even if they have developed adverse reactions, as long as they have not been anaphylactic. Participants should have been "iron free" (no iron therapy - oral or IV) for two weeks prior to start of study. Exclusion Criteria: Anemia other than IDA e.g hemolytic anemia, anemia due to Vitamin B12/Folic acid deficiency. Blood transfusion or iron supplementation 2 two weeks or less before starting the study. Iron overload. Renal disease - on medications such as diuretics or blood pressure lowering medications. On renal replacement therapy. Severe reactive airway disease - classified as severe/high-risk asthma Significant cardiac disease - on cardiac medications, including symptomatic congenital cardiac anomalies or with arrhythmias. Anaphylaxis/hypersensitivity reaction to ferrous sulfate and/or iron sucrose Pregnant and nursing women. A serum pregnancy test will be performed at the start of the study and on days 1, 14, and 28. Patients aged 12 years of age and are found to be pregnant are considered victims of child abuse and will be reported to child protective services and the appropriate authorities. Any other severe concurrent illness.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mohammad F El-baba, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Wayne State University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Children's Hospital of Michigan
City
Detroit
State/Province
Michigan
ZIP/Postal Code
48201
Country
United States

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