Title

Study to Assess the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of AKB-6548 in Participants With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3 and 4
A Phase 2A Single Dose, Open Label Study to Assess the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of AKB-6548 in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3 and 4
  • Phase

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Study Participants

    22
This study was conducted to assess the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, safety, and tolerability in participants with Stage 3 and 4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) following a single oral dose of Vadadustat.
Study Started
Jul 08
2010
Primary Completion
Sep 24
2010
Study Completion
Sep 24
2010
Results Posted
May 17
2022
Last Update
Jun 28
2022

Drug Vadadustat

oral capsules

  • Other names: AKB-6548

CKD, Stage 3 Experimental

Participants with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate [eGFR] 30 - 59 milliliters [mL]/minute) received a single 500 milligram (mg) oral dose of Vadadustat after fasting for at least 4 hours.

CKD, Stage 4 Experimental

Participants with Stage 4 CKD (eGFR <30 mL/minute and not yet on dialysis) received a single 500 mg oral dose of Vadadustat after fasting for at least 4 hours.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

18 to 79 years of age, inclusive
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3 (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate [eGFR] 30 to 59 milliliters [mL]/minute) or Stage 4 participants (eGFR of <30 mL/minute that were not yet on dialysis). eGFR was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD).
Hemoglobin (Hb) <13.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) except for Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) participants, in which Hb was to be ≤14 g/dL
Transferrin saturation (TSAT) >12% and complete blood count (CBC) indicating normocytic red blood cell morphology, unless the medical monitor and investigator agreed that the participant was appropriate for this study
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤1.8 x upper limit of normal (ULN)
Alkaline phosphatase ≤2 x ULN
Bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN
Female participants were not pregnant or breastfeeding. Women of childbearing potential agreed to use an acceptable method of contraception.
Non-vasectomized male participants agreed to use an acceptable method of contraception
Understood the procedures and requirements of the study and provided written informed consent and authorization for protected health information disclosure

Exclusion Criteria:

Any medical or psychological condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would have interfered with the participant's ability to provide informed consent or comply with study instructions
Any clinically significant or uncontrolled medical condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would have placed the participant at undo risk or would have compromised the interpretability of the findings in this study
A body mass index (BMI) of greater than 40
Seropositive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or Hepatitis B surface antigen
Seropositive for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies unless ALT, AST, bilirubin tests were within normal limits
History of chronic liver disease
Uncontrolled hypertension (diastolic blood pressure [BP] > 110 millimeters of mercury [mm Hg] or systolic BP >190 mm Hg at screening)
New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure
Myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, or stroke within 6 months of dosing
History of myelodysplastic syndrome
Participants known to have diabetic gastroparesis that was either symptomatic on therapy or was refractory to therapy
Any history of malignancy in the previous 5 years except for curatively resected basal cell carcinoma of skin, squamous cell carcinoma of skin, cervical carcinoma in situ, or resected benign colonic polyps
Evidence of active infection unless the medical monitor and investigator agreed that the participant was appropriate for this study
History of rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (History of osteoarthritis or gout did not exclude participants from eligibility in the study.)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema or active diabetic proliferative retinopathy that was likely to require treatment during the trial
History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) that required active treatment. Superficial thrombosis was not excluded.
History of ongoing hemolysis or diagnosis of hemolytic syndrome
Known history of bone marrow fibrosis
History of hemosiderosis or hemochromatosis
Androgen therapy within 21 days from the last injection
Red blood cell transfusion within 12 weeks
Therapy with an erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) such as human recombinant erythropoietin within the past 21 days
Intravenous iron supplementation within the past 21 days
Currently taking acetaminophen > 2.6 grams/day
History of prior organ transplantation, or stem cell or bone marrow transplantation
Alcohol consumption greater than 14 or more drinks per week within the past year (1 drink = 12 ounce [oz] beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz hard liquor.)
Use of an investigational medication or participation in an investigational study within 30 days, or 5 half-lives of the investigational product, whichever was longer, preceding Day 1
Positive urine toxicology screen for a substance of abuse that had not been prescribed for the participant

Summary

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

An Adverse Event (AE) was defined as any untoward, undesired, unplanned clinical event in the form of signs, symptoms, disease, or laboratory or physiological observations occurring in a human being participating in a clinical study following study medication administration, regardless of causal relationship. This also included any clinically significant worsening or re-occurrence of a pre-existing condition, or AE occurring from an overdose of a study drug whether accidental or intentional or AE occurring from abuse of study drug or that has been associated with the discontinuation of the use of study drug.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Number of Participants With Clinically Abnormal 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings

A standard 12-lead ECG was performed following dosing in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes. ECGs were taken prior to blood draws when possible. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinical significance.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Parameter Values

Parameters assessed for laboratory values included hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and coagulation. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinically significant changes.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Coagulation

Hematology

Serum chemistry

Urinalysis

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Coagulation

Hematology

Serum chemistry

Urinalysis

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Vital Sign Values

Parameters assessed for vital signs included sitting (at rest for a minimum of 5 minutes) heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and blood pressure. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinically significant changes. Number of participants with a clinically significant change from baseline in at least one of the assessed vital signs parameters is reported.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Change From Baseline in PR Interval, QT Interval, QRS Interval, and QT Corrected (QTc) Interval

A standard 12-lead ECG was performed following dosing in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes. ECGs were taken prior to blood draws when possible. The parameters evaluated from the participant ECG trace included PR interval, QT interval, QRS interval, and QTc (corrected). The baseline was defined as Day 1 pre-dose measurement. If missing, the last measurement prior to dosing was used.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Baseline PR interval

178.8
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 44.2

Baseline QRS interval

98.8
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 20.7

Baseline QTc interval

423.5
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 22.8

Baseline QT interval

427.2
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 22.0

Change from Baseline at Day 2 PR interval

-12.4
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 28.4

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QRS interval

-0.8
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 3.2

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QTc interval

3.1
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 10.2

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QT interval

-13.8
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 21.8

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Baseline PR interval

182.5
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 24.2

Baseline QRS interval

97.7
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 26.0

Baseline QTc interval

439.5
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 35.8

Baseline QT interval

426.5
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 39.7

Change from Baseline at Day 2 PR interval

-3.5
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.5

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QRS interval

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QTc interval

2.0
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 18.2

Change from Baseline at Day 2 QT interval

-2.3
Milliseconds (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 16.7

Change From Baseline in Heart Rate

The heart rate evaluation was performed after the participant had been resting comfortably in a supine position for approximately 10 minutes.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Baseline

59.8
Beats per minute (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 9.0

Change from Baseline at Day 2

5.2
Beats per minute (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 6.3

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Baseline

64.3
Beats per minute (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.6

Change from Baseline at Day 2

1.8
Beats per minute (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 3.7

Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in Physical Examination Findings

A baseline physical examination was performed at screening. Otherwise, abbreviated physical examinations were conducted and were to include heart, lung, and abdomen. The investigator was responsible for reviewing laboratory results for clinically significant changes.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

Geometric Mean Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of AKB-6548

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Cmax was defined as the maximum observed plasma concentration. Cmax was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

42.486
Micrograms per millilitre (mcg/mL) (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 36.314

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

40.952
Micrograms per millilitre (mcg/mL) (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 35.022

Median Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of AKB-6548

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Tmax was defined as the time to reach maximum plasma concentration. Tmax was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

5.5
Hours (Median)
Full Range: 1.0 to 8.0

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

5.0
Hours (Median)
Full Range: 2.0 to 6.0

Mean Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (λz)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. λz was calculated using linear regression of the terminal linear portion of the log concentration vs. time curve. The parameter was calculated by linear least-squares regression analysis using three or more concentrations, excluding Cmax.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

0.105
1/Hour (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.029

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

0.086
1/Hour (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 0.020

Median Terminal Elimination Half-life (T½)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. T½ was defined as apparent terminal elimination half-life. T½ was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

7.07
Hours (Median)
Full Range: 4.53 to 9.93

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

7.53
Hours (Median)
Full Range: 5.68 to 12.27

Geometric Mean Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From 0 to Time T Over a Dosing Interval (AUC[0-T])

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. AUC[0-T) was defined as the area under the plasma concentration-time curve, from time=0 to the last measurable concentration (Ct) up to 24 hours, calculated by the linear trapezoidal method. AUC[0-T) was calculated using the standard noncompartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

441.651
mcg*hr/mL (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 36.162

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

448.399
mcg*hr/mL (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 34.081

Geometric Mean Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC[0-∞])

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. AUC[0-∞] was defined as the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time=0 and extrapolated to infinity. AUC[0-∞] was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

503.688
mcg*hr/mL (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 41.671

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

535.813
mcg*hr/mL (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 40.320

Geometric Mean Apparent Oral Clearance (CL/F)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. CL/F was defined as apparent oral clearance, calculated as Dose/AUC(0-inf). CL/F was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

0.995
Litre per Hour (L/hr) (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 41.683

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

0.934
Litre per Hour (L/hr) (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 40.324

Geometric Mean Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase (Vd/F)

Plasma samples were collected from the participants at the defined time points. Vd/F was defined as the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase, calculated as Dose/[λz * AUC(0-inf)]. Vd/F was calculated using the standard non-compartmental method.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

9.863
Liter (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 20.479

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

11.105
Liter (Geometric Mean)
Geometric Coefficient of Variation: 31.747

Change From Baseline in Mean Erythropoietin (EPO)

The change from baseline was calculated by subtracting the baseline value from the individual post-dose visit values.

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

12 Hours Post-dose

5.41
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 7.66

24 Hours Post-dose

-1.44
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.71

8 Hours Post-dose

6.16
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 9.97

Baseline

23.14
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 15.00

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat

12 Hours Post-dose

11.09
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 8.71

24 Hours Post-dose

2.08
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 5.57

8 Hours Post-dose

12.07
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 11.13

Baseline

21.65
milli-international units per milliliter (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 15.84

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Hepcidin at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Transferrin at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Cystatin-C at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Adiponectin at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Exploratory: Change From Baseline in Ferritin at 24 Hours

Outcome Measure Data Not Reported

Total

22
Participants

Age, Continuous

63.8
years (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 11.1

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate

33.86
mL/min/1.73m^2 (Mean)
Standard Deviation: 12.23

Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)

Race (NIH/OMB)

Sex: Female, Male

Overall Study

Cohort 1: CKD Stage 3 Vadadustat

Cohort 2: CKD Stage 4 Vadadustat