The Open-Label Maintenance Study contains an Correction Phase, in which subjects will be dosed with ZS 10 g three times daily (tid) for 24 to 72 hours, followed by a 12-month long-term Maintenance Phase.
The study will start with the screening period, and all baseline parameters should be measured/collected up to 1 day prior to administration of first dose of study drug on Correction Phase Day 1. Subjects with 2 consecutive i-STAT potassium values ≥ 5.1 mmol/L will enter the Correction Phase and receive ZS 10 g TID for up to 72 hours, depending on potassium values. Once normokalemia (i-STAT potassium between 3.5 and 5.0 mmol/L, inclusive) is restored (whether after 24, 48 or 72 hours), subjects will be entered into the Maintenance Phase to be dosed with ZS at a starting dose of 5 g QD. Potassium (i-STAT and Central Laboratory) will be measured Days 1, 2, 5, 12, 19 and 26 throughout the first month of study and every 4 weeks thereafter until Day 362 (Visit 23) then patients will be required to complete the EOS visit which is 7±1 days after the last administration of study medication. For patients who do not enter the Maintenance Phase the last visit will be 7±1 day after the last treatment dose in the Correction Phase. The total expected study duration for an individual patient is approximately 53-54 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
150
Correction Phase Dosing: Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate 10 g three times daily (TID) from 24 to 72 Extended Dosing: Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate 5 g once daily (QD). Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate dose increased or decreased in increments/decrements of 5 g QD up to a maximum of 15 g QD or a minimum of 5 g every other day (QOD) (or 2.5 g QD) based on i-STAT potassium measurements up to 12 months.
Number of Patients Who Experienced Adverse Events (AEs) in the MP
The number of patients who experienced any AE, including those which were serious (SAE), had an outcome of death, were severe, led to discontinuation of ZS or were causally related to ZS are presented for the MP. AEs of special interest are also presented, including oedema-related AEs, cardiac failure and hypertension.
Time frame: First MP dose up to 1 day (2 days for QOD regimen) after last MP dose.
Percentage of Patients Who Were Normokalemic in the MP
The percentage of patients who were normokalemic at each study visit in the MP is presented. Normokalemia was defined as a serum potassium (S-K) level of ≥ 3.5 and ≤ 5.0 mmol/L. The percentage of patients who were normokalemic at their last on-treatment visit is also presented. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. End of Study was defined as the last ZS dose + 7 days.
Time frame: MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
Percentage of Patients With Average S-K Levels of ≤5.1 mmol/L and ≤5.5 mmol/L in the MP
The percentage of patients who had an average S-K level of ≤5.1 mmol/L and ≤5.5 mmol/L over the MP up to Day 362 is presented.
Time frame: MP Day 2 to Day 362.
Percentage of Patients Who Were Hypokalemic in the MP
The percentage of patients who were hypokalemic at each study visit in the MP is presented. Hypokalemia was defined as a S-K level of \< 3.5 mmol/L. The percentage of patients who were hypokalemic at their last on-treatment visit is also presented. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. End of Study was defined as the last ZS dose + 7 days.
Time frame: MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
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Percentage of Patients Who Were Hyperkalemic in the MP
The percentage of patients who were hyperkalemic at each study visit in the MP is presented. Hyperkalemia was defined as a S-K level of \>5.0 mmol/L. The percentage of patients who were hyperkalemic at their last on-treatment visit is also presented. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. End of Study was defined as the last ZS dose + 7 days.
Time frame: MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
Mean Change From CP Baseline in the Mean S-K Level Over Specified Time Periods in the MP
The mean changes from the CP baseline in S-K level over specified periods of time in the MP are presented. Baseline for the CP was defined as the mean of 2 different S-K values, recorded 60 minutes apart (to confirm qualification for study entry) on the CP Day 1.
Time frame: CP Day 1 to MP Day 362.
Mean Change From MP Baseline in the Mean S-K Level Over Specified Time Periods in the MP
The mean changes from the MP baseline in S-K level over specified periods of time in the MP are presented. Baseline for the MP was defined as the measurement taken in the morning of the day of entering the MP (MP Day 1).
Time frame: MP Day 1 to Day 362.
Mean Number of Normokalemic Days During the MP
The number of normokalemic days during the MP was calculated assuming the time interval between assessments was normokalemic if both the beginning and end assessments for that time interval displayed normal S-K values. If an intermediate scheduled assessment time point was missing, then the scheduled assessment was regarded as not normokalemic. The mean number of normokalemic days for a patient in the MP is presented.
Time frame: MP Day 1 to Day 362.
Mean Change in S-K Level From Last On-treatment MP Visit to the End of Study
The mean change in the S-K level from the last on-treatment MP visit to the End of Study is presented. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days if on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. The End of Study was 7 days after the last ZS dose.
Time frame: MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
Change From CP Baseline in S-Aldosterone Levels Over the MP
The mean change from CP baseline to MP Day 166 and MP Day 362 in S-aldosterone levels is presented. In addition, the mean change from CP baseline to the last on-treatment value is presented. The CP baseline was defined as the last S-aldosterone assessment immediately prior to the start of the first dose of ZS during the CP. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days if on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose.
Time frame: CP Day 1, MP Day 166 and MP Day 362.
Percentage of Patients With Normal S-Aldosterone Levels Over the MP
The percentage of patients with normal S-aldosterone levels up to Day 362 of the MP is presented. The normal range for S-aldosterone was 0 - 776.72 pmol/L. In addition, the percentage of patients with normal S-aldosterone levels at the last on-treatment visit is presented. The CP baseline was defined as the last S-aldosterone assessment immediately prior to the start of the first dose of ZS during the CP. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days if on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose.
Time frame: CP Day 1, MP Day 166 and MP Day 362.
Change From CP Baseline in S-Bicarbonate Levels Over the MP
The mean change from CP baseline to timepoints in the MP in S-bicarbonate levels is presented. In addition, the mean change from CP baseline to the last on-treatment value is presented. The CP baseline was defined as the last S-bicarbonate assessment immediately prior to the start of the first dose of ZS during the CP. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days if on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. The End of Study was 7 days after the last ZS dose.
Time frame: CP Day 1, and MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
Percentage of Patients With Normal S-Bicarbonate Levels Over the MP
The percentage of patients with normal S-bicarbonate levels up to the End of Study visit in the MP is presented. The normal range for S-bicarbonate was 17 - 32 mmol/L. In addition, the percentage of patients with normal S-bicarbonate levels at the last on-treatment visit is presented. The CP baseline was defined as the last S-bicarbonate assessment immediately prior to the start of the first dose of ZS during the CP. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken within 1 day (2 days if on QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. The End of Study was 7 days after the last ZS dose.
Time frame: CP Day 1 and MP Day 1 to End of Study visit (up to 12 months).
Baseline and Post-baseline 36-Item Short Form Health Survey Version 2 (SF-36 v2) Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) Scores
Patients completed the SF-36 v2 questionnaire on Day 1 of the CP and on Day 362 of the MP. The responses to the items assessing the physical and mental health of the patients determined the PCS and MCS based on a standard algorithm. The PCS and MCS scores ranged from 0 (worst possible health state) to 100 (best possible health state). The mean PCS and MCS are presented for the baseline and post-baseline assessments.
Time frame: CP Day 1 (baseline) and MP Day 362 (post-baseline).
Mean Change From CP Baseline in the Mean S-K Levels in the CP
The mean change from the CP baseline at 24, 48 and 72 hours in the CP is presented. The mean change from baseline to the last on-treatment CP value is also presented. The last on-treatment value was defined as the last measurement taken with 1 day (2 days if on the QOD regimen) after the last ZS dose. Baseline for the CP was defined as the mean of 2 different S-K values, recorded 60 minutes apart (to confirm qualification for study entry) on the CP Day 1.
Time frame: CP Day 1 to Day 3.
Percentage of Patients Who Were Normokalemic in the CP
The percentage of patients who were normokalemic at 24, 48 and 72 hours in the CP is presented. Normokalemia was defined as a S-K level of ≥ 3.5 and ≤ 5.0 mmol/L.
Time frame: CP Day 1 to Day 3.
Number of Patients Who Experienced AEs in the CP
The number of patients who experienced any AE, including SAEs, those which had an outcome of death, were severe, led to discontinuation of ZS or were causally related to ZS are presented for the CP. AEs of special interest are also presented, including oedema-related AEs, cardiac failure and hypertension.
Time frame: Day 1 of CP to last CP dose + 1 day or first MP dose -1 day, earlier.