The main objective of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of an investigational intravenous (IV) iron, ferric carboxymaltose (FCM), compared to oral iron in subjects who have iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and have shown an unsatisfactory response to oral iron.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
997
A total maximum cumulative dose of 1500 mg administered on Days 0 and 7.
325 mg Ferrous Sulfate tablets taken orally three times a day
IV standard of care (other IV iron) per the Investigator's discretion
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Mean Increase From Baseline to the Highest Observed Hemoglobin Value Between Baseline and Day 35 or Time of Intervention for Patients Taking FCM as Compared to That for Patients Taking Ferrous Sulfate.
Time frame: Day 35
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A total maximum cumulative dose of 1500 mg administered on Days 0 and 7.