Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Three-times Weekly Dosing of GSK1278863 in Hemodialysis-dependent Subjects With Anemia Associated With Chronic Kidney Disease Who Are Switched From a Stable Dose of an Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent

GlaxoSmithKline103 enrolled

Overview

GSK1278863 is an orally available, hypoxia-inducible factor - prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor, currently being investigated as a treatment for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. GSK1278863 has been given as a once daily regimen in clinical studies to date. However, physicians in countries that use a three-times weekly hemodialysis schedule prefer to give the anemia medicine at the same time as the dialysis session. This study will test how well GSK1278863 can maintain hemoglobin levels when given three-times weekly, for 29 days. This study will describe the relationship between hemoglobin and GSK1278863 given three-times weekly. The data from this study will allow for conversion of once daily doses to three-times weekly doses.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

103

Conditions

Anaemia

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * More than or equal to 18 years of age, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Hemoglobin: Stable Hemoglobin 9.0 - 11.5 gram per deciliter (g/dL). * Dialysis frequency: On hemodialysis (HD, hemofiltration or hemodiafiltration) three to five times weekly for at least 4 weeks prior to Day -28 Screening through Day 29. * Dialysis adequacy: A single pool Kt/Vurea of \>=1.2 based on a historical value obtained within the prior three months in order to ensure the adequacy of dialysis. If Kt/Vurea is not available, then an average of the last 2 values of urea reduction ratio (URR) of at least 65 percent. NOTE: Only needs confirming at Day -28. * Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)dose: Treated with the same ESA (epoetins or their biosimilars, or darbepoetin or methoxy polyethylene glycol \[PEG\]-epoetin beta) with total weekly dose varying by no more than 50 percent during the 4 weeks prior to Day -28. * Iron replacement therapy: Subjects may be on stable maintenance oral or intravenous (IV) (\<=100 milligram (mg)/week) iron supplementation. If subjects are on oral or IV iron, then doses must be stable for the 4 weeks prior to Day -28, during the screening phase, and through the 29 days of treatment. * Capable of giving signed informed consent which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form and in study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Dialysis modality: Planned change from HD to peritoneal dialysis within the study time period. * Renal transplant: Planned for living-related kidney transplant. * High ESA dose: An epoetin dose of \>=360 international unit (IU)/kilogram (kg)/week IV or \>=250 IU/kg/week subcutaneous (SC) or darbepoetin dose of \>=1.8 microgram (mcg)/kg/week IV or SC or methoxy PEG-epoetin beta dose of \>= 2.2 mcg/kg/week within the prior 8 weeks through Day 1 (randomization). * Administration of methoxy PEG-epoetin beta within the prior 4 weeks through Day 1 (randomization). * Myocardial infarction or acute coronary syndrome: Within the 8 weeks prior to Screening through Day 1 (randomization). * Stroke or transient ischemic attack: Within 8 weeks prior to Screening though Day 1 (randomization). * Heart failure: Class IV heart failure, as defined by the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification system diagnosed prior to Screening through Day 1 (randomization). * Correction of Q-T Interval using Bazett's formula (QTcB): QTcB \>500 millisecond (msec) or QTcB \>530 msec in subjects with Bundle Branch Block. There is no correction of Q-T Interval (QTc) exclusion for subjects with a predominantly paced rhythm. * Inflammatory disease: Active chronic inflammatory disease that could impact erythropoiesis (e.g., scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease) diagnosed prior to Screening through Day 1 (randomization). * Hematological disease: Any hematological disease including those affecting platelets, white or red blood cells (e.g., sickle cell anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, hematological malignancy, myeloma, hemolytic anemia and thalassemia), coagulation disorders (e.g., antiphospholipid syndrome, Protein C or S deficiency), or any other cause of anemia of chronic disease other than renal disease diagnosed prior to Screening though Day 1 (randomization). * Liver disease: Current liver disease, known hepatic or biliary abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome or asymptomatic gallstones) or evidence at Screening of abnormal liver function tests \[alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) \>2x upper limit of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin \>1.5xULN\]; or other hepatic abnormalities that in the opinion of the investigator would preclude the subject from participating in the study. NOTE: Those with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C are eligible provided these exclusions are not met. * Major surgery: Major surgery (excluding vascular access surgery) within the 8 weeks prior to Screening, during the Screening phase, or planned during the study. * Transfusion: Blood transfusion within the 8 weeks prior to Screening, during the Screening phase or an anticipated need for blood transfusion during the study. * Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding: Evidence of actively bleeding peptic, duodenal, or esophageal ulcer disease OR clinically significant GI bleeding within the 8 weeks prior to Screening through Day 1 (randomization). * Acute Infection: Clinical evidence of acute infection or history of infection requiring IV antibiotic therapy within the 4 weeks prior to Screening through Day 1 (randomization). NOTE: IV antibiotics as prophylaxis are allowed. * Malignancy: History of malignancy within the two years prior to randomization or currently receiving treatment for cancer, or has a known \>=4 centimeter complex kidney cyst (i.e. Bosniak Category II F, III of IV). NOTE: ONLY exception is squamous cell or basal cell carcinoma of the skin that has been definitively treated \>=8 weeks prior to Screening. * Severe allergic reactions: History of severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions or hypersensitivity to excipients in the investigational product * Drugs and supplements: Use of any prescription or non-prescription drugs or dietary supplements that are prohibited (as per protocol) from Screening until the Follow-up Visit. * Prior investigational product exposure: The Subject has participated in a clinical trial and has received an experimental investigational product within the prior 30 days from Screening through Day 1 (randomization). * Other conditions: Any other condition, clinical or laboratory abnormality, or examination finding that the investigator considers would put the subject at unacceptable risk, which may affect study compliance or prevent understanding of the aims or investigational procedures or possible consequences of the study. * Females ONLY: A female subject is not eligible to participate if she is pregnant \[as confirmed by a positive serum human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) test for females of reproductive potential (FRP) only\], breastfeeding, and if of reproductive potential does not agree to follow one of the options listed in the GSK Modified List of Highly Effective Methods for Avoiding Pregnancy in FRP. * Vitamin B12: At or below the lower limit of the reference range (may rescreen in a minimum of 8 weeks). * Folate: \<2.0 nanogram (ng) per millilitre (mL) (4.5 nanomole/liter \[L\]) (may rescreen in a minimum of 4 weeks). * Ferritin: \<100 ng/mL (\<100 mcg/L). * Transferrin saturation (TSAT): \<20 percent.

Locations (38)

GSK Investigational Site

Northridge, California, United States

GSK Investigational Site

San Dimas, California, United States

GSK Investigational Site

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

GSK Investigational Site

Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

GSK Investigational Site

Roseville, Michigan, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change From Baseline in Hgb Levels at Day 29

Blood samples were collected from participants for measurement of Hgb values. Baseline is the average of Hgb measured at Week -2 and Day 1 visits. Change from Baseline at Day 29 was defined as post dose value at Day 29 minus Baseline value. The analysis was performed on intent-to-treat (ITT) Population which comprised of all randomized participants who received at least one dose of study treatment, had a Baseline and at least one corresponding on treatment assessment, including Hgb.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Secondary Outcomes

Maximum Observed Change From Baseline in Plasma Erythropoietin (EPO)

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect of dapro three times weekly dose regimens on EPO. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. The change from Baseline at each given post-Baseline time point was calculated and the maximum change from Baseline was determined.

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 29

Maximum Observed Percent Change From Baseline in Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect of dapro three times weekly dose regimens on VEGF. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. The percent change from Baseline at each given post-Baseline time point was calculated (expressed as geometric mean) and the maximum percent change from Baseline was determined.

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 29

Percent Change From Baseline in Hepcidin at Day 29

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect of dapro three times weekly dose regimens on hepcidin. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. The Percent change from Baseline at Day 29 post-Baseline time point was calculated and expressed as geometric mean and the maximum change from Baseline was determined.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Change From Baseline in Hematocrit Levels

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect Dapro three times weekly dose regimens on hematocrit. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-dose visit values minus Baseline value. The change from Baseline at Day 29 post-Baseline time point was calculated.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Change From Baseline in Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect Dapro three times weekly dose regimens on RBC count. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-dose visit values minus Baseline value. The change from Baseline at Day 29 post-Baseline time point was calculated.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Change From Baseline in Reticulocyte Count

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect Dapro three times weekly dose regimens on reticulocyte count. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. The change from Baseline at Day 29 post-Baseline time point was calculated.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Change From Baseline in Reticulocyte Hemoglobin (CHr)

Blood samples were collected at Day 1, Day 15 and Day 29 for pharmacodynamic analysis of effect Dapro three times weekly dose regimens on CHr. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. The change from Baseline at Day 29 post-Baseline time point was calculated.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Area Under the Curve (AUC) From Time Zero to the Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC[0-t]) and AUC From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC[0-inf]) of Dapro

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of dapro. The data from each PK sampling day was combined to generate a single profile, and normalized to a 24-hour period to create a "Day 1" profile for non-compartmental analysis (NCA). Metabolite plasma concentrations were analyzed but PK parameters could not be calculated as the metabolites were partially eliminated through dialysis and the dialysis start and end times were not consistent on both PK days. Therefore, a representative metabolite PK profile could not be generated. The analysis was performed on PK Population, which comprised of all participants from whom a PK sample has been obtained and analyzed. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Pre-dose on Day 1; 6-10 hours, 7-11 hours, 8-12 hours, 9-13 hours post dose on Day 15; pre-dose and 1, 2, 3 hours post-dose on Day 29

Maximum Observed Concentration of Dapro in Plasma (Cmax)

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis of dapro. The data from each PK sampling day was combined to generate a single profile, and normalized to a 24-hour period to create a "Day 1" profile for NCA. Metabolite plasma concentrations were analyzed but PK parameters could not be calculated as the metabolites were partially eliminated through dialysis and the dialysis start and end times were not consistent on both PK days. Therefore, a representative metabolite PK profile could not be generated.

Time frame: Pre-dose on Day 1; 6-10 hours, 7-11 hours, 8-12 hours, 9-13 hours post dose on Day 15; pre-dose and 1, 2, 3 hours post-dose on Day 29

Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) and Apparent Terminal Half-life (t1/2) of Dapro

Time frame: Pre-dose on Day 1; 6-10 hours, 7-11 hours, 8-12 hours, 9-13 hours post dose on Day 15; pre-dose and 1, 2, 3 hours post-dose on Day 29

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment

Reasons of study treatment discontinuation included adverse events (AEs), protocol deviation, participants reached protocol defined stopping criteria, physician decision and withdrawal by participants. Number of participants who discontinued study treatment are presented. Analysis was performed on Safety Population which comprised of all participants who received at least one dose of study treatment.

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Number of Participants With AEs and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant, temporally associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product. SAE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that, at any dose results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in disability, is a congenital anomaly/ birth effect, other situations and is associated with liver injury or impaired liver function.

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Sodium, Potassium, Glucose, Calcium, Phosphate Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum sodium, potassium, glucose, corrected calcium and phosphate levels were assessed as a clinical chemistry laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Albumin and Protein Levels in Blood at Indicated Tme Points

Serum albumin and protein levels were assessed as a clinical chemistry laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (Alk. Phosph) Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum ALT, AST and alk. phosph. levels were assessed as a clinical chemistry laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin and Indirect Bilirubin Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum bilirubin, direct bilirubin and indirect bilirubin levels were assessed as a clinical chemistry laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Sodium, Potassium, Glucose, Calcium and Phosphate Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including sodium, potassium, glucose, calcium and phosphate. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Albumin and Protein Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including albumin and protein. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in ALT, AST, Alk. Phosph. Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including ALT, AST, Alk. phosph. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical chemistry parameters including bilirubin, direct bilirubin and indirect bilirubin. Change from Baseline in clinical chemistry parameters at Day 15, Day 29 and Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Leukocytes, Neutrophils, Basophils, Eosinophils,Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Platelet Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum leukocytes, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and platelet levels were assessed as a clinical hematology laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum MCH levels were assessed as a clinical hematology laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum MCHC levels were assessed as a clinical hematology laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Serum MCV levels were assessed as a clinical hematology laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Erythrocyte Distribution Width Levels in Blood at Indicated Time Points

Erythrocyte distribution width levels were assessed as a clinical hematology laboratory parameter from Baseline up to follow up visit at Day 43. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Only those participants available at the specified time points were analyzed (represented by n=X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in MCH Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including MCH. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29, Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in MCHC Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including MCHC. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29, Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in MCV Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including MCV. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29, Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Erythrocyte Distribution Width Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including erythrocyte distribution width. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29, Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Leukocytes, Neutrophils, Basophils, Eosinophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Platelets Levels

Blood samples were collected from participants to evaluate clinical hematology parameters including leukocytes, neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets. Change from Baseline in clinical hematology parameters at Day 15, Day 29, Day 43 are presented. Day 1 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and up to Day 43

Number of Participants With Abnormal Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings at Indicated Time Points

Single measurements of 12-lead ECG were obtained in supine position using an ECG machine that automatically calculates the heart rate and measures PR, QRS, QT interval. Number of participants who had abnormal non clinically significant (NCS) and abnormal clinically significant (CS) ECG findings at Baseline (Week -4) and Day 29 are presented.

Time frame: Up to Day 29

Change From Baseline in ECG Mean Heart Rate

Single measurements of 12-lead ECG were obtained in supine position using an ECG machine to measure HR. Week -4 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values at Day 29 minus Baseline value.

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Change From Baseline in ECG Parameters Including PR Interval, QRS Duration, QT Interval and QTcB

Single measurements of 12-lead ECG were obtained in supine position using an ECG machine to measure PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval and QTcB. Week -4 values were considered as Baseline values. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values at Day 29 minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Baseline and Day 29

Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) Values at Pre-dialysis and Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including SBP and DBP were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair at specific time points. SBP and DBP were measured pre-dialysis and post-dialysis. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Pulse Rate Values at Pre-dialysis and Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including pulse rate values were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair. Pulse rate was measured pre-dialysis and post-dialysis. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Weight Values at Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including weight values were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair. Weight was measured post-dialysis. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in SBP and DBP Values at Pre-dialysis and Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including SBP and DBP were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair. SBP and DBP were measured pre-dialysis and post-dialysis. Pre-dialysis Baseline value was defined as SBP and DBP value obtained pre-dialysis on Day 1. Post-dialysis Baseline value was defined as SBP and DBP value obtained post-dialysis at Week -2. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Pulse Rate Value at Pre-dialysis and Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including pulse rate were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair. Pulse rate was measured pre-dialysis and post-dialysis. Pre-dialysis Baseline value was defined as pulse rate value obtained pre-dialysis on Day 1. Post-dialysis Baseline value was defined as pulse rate value obtained post-dialysis at Week -2. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43

Change From Baseline in Weight at Post-dialysis

Vital sign measurements including weight were taken in a seated or semi-supine position in the dialysis chair. Weight was measured post-dialysis. Post-dialysis Baseline value was defined as SBP and DBP value obtained post-dialysis at Week -2. Change from Baseline was calculated by subtracting post-Baseline visit values minus Baseline value. Only those participants with data available at the specified data points were analyzed (represented by n= X in the category titles).

Time frame: Up to Day 43