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NCT02888171 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Impact of Ferric Citrate vs Ferrous Sulfate on Iron Parameters and Hemoglobin in Individuals With CKD and Iron Deficiency

A NA study of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02888171: Completed NA study of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

NCT02888171 is a NA study of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 3,206-participant average among 101 other Chronic Kidney Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02888171, a NA study of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The main objective of the study is to compare the impact of oral ferric citrate compared to standard of care oral ferrous sulfate on serum iron, percent transferrin saturation, ferritin, hepcidin and hemoglobin levels in individuals with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and absolute iron deficiency.

Primary Outcome

The change in serum ferritin concentrations from the baseline of the study to the 12 week time point.

Interventions

  • DRUG ferric citrate
  • DRUG ferrous sulfate

Study Locations (1)

Alabama

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Est. Completion 2019-03-30
Phase NA
University of Alabama at Birmingham

1,160 total trials

What the finished NCT02888171 record still lists

NCT02888171 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 3,206-participant average among 101 other Chronic Kidney Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Chronic Kidney Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which ferric citrate is the first listed.

NCT02888171 reports a single indexed study location in Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02888171 about?

NCT02888171 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Ferric Citrate vs Ferrous Sulfate on Iron Parameters and Hemoglobin in Individuals With CKD and Iron Deficiency". The main objective of the study is to compare the impact of oral ferric citrate compared to standard of care oral ferrous sulfate on serum iron, percent transferrin saturation, ferritin, hepcidin and hemoglobin levels in individuals with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and absolute i...

What is the current status of trial NCT02888171?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2019-03-30.

What conditions does trial NCT02888171 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia, Iron-deficiency.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02888171?

The interventions under investigation include: ferric citrate (DRUG), ferrous sulfate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02888171?

This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02888171 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Alabama. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT02888171's enrollment target sits among peer trials

60 69th of 101 higher than 31 of 101 other Chronic Kidney Disease trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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