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    Clinical Trial Results:
    Intravenous iron isomaltoside versus oral iron supplementation for treatment of iron deficiency in pregnancy: a randomised, comparative, open-label trial

    Summary
    EudraCT number
    2017-000776-29
    Trial protocol
    DK  
    Global end of trial date
    26 Jun 2020

    Results information
    Results version number
    v1(current)
    This version publication date
    24 Jun 2021
    First version publication date
    24 Jun 2021
    Other versions

    Trial information

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    Trial identification
    Sponsor protocol code
    P-Monofer-PREG-01
    Additional study identifiers
    ISRCTN number
    -
    US NCT number
    NCT03188445
    WHO universal trial number (UTN)
    -
    Sponsors
    Sponsor organisation name
    Pharmacosmos A/S
    Sponsor organisation address
    Roervangsvej 30, Holbaek, Denmark, DK-4300
    Public contact
    Clinical trial disclosure desk, Pharmacosmos A/S, +45 59485935, trial@pharmacosmos.com
    Scientific contact
    Clinical trial disclosure desk, Pharmacosmos A/S, +45 59485935, trial@pharmacosmos.com
    Paediatric regulatory details
    Is trial part of an agreed paediatric investigation plan (PIP)
    No
    Does article 45 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Does article 46 of REGULATION (EC) No 1901/2006 apply to this trial?
    No
    Results analysis stage
    Analysis stage
    Final
    Date of interim/final analysis
    06 May 2021
    Is this the analysis of the primary completion data?
    Yes
    Primary completion date
    26 Jun 2020
    Global end of trial reached?
    Yes
    Global end of trial date
    26 Jun 2020
    Was the trial ended prematurely?
    No
    General information about the trial
    Main objective of the trial
    To evaluate the effect of intravenous (IV) iron isomaltoside compared with a fixed dose of oral iron administered as tablet ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid as avoidance of developing/having iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) throughout the duration of the trial in pregnant women who experienced iron deficiency (ID) after 4 weeks of standard oral treatment.
    Protection of trial subjects
    The protocol and amendments were approved by the local Ethics Committee and Competent Authority. The trial was conducted in accordance with good clinical practice (GCP) and the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent was obtained in writing prior to any trial-related activities.
    Background therapy
    -
    Evidence for comparator
    Abbreviations used in this entry ADR=Adverse drug reaction AE=Adverse event ALAT=Alanine aminotransferase ASAT=Aspartate aminotransferase FAS=Full analysis set Fe-C=Ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid FSFV=First subject first visit GCP=Good clinical practice Hb=haemoglobin IB=Investigator's Brochure ICF=Informed consent form ID=Iron Deficiency IDA=Iron Deficiency Anaemia ITT=Intention to treat IV=Intravenous LSFV=Last subject first visit MMRM=Mixed model for repeated measures or Mixed mode analysis SAE=serious adverse event TSAT=Transferrin saturation p=plasma PP=Per protocol RBC=Red blood cell RLS=Restless legs syndrome SAE=Serious adverse event SAR=Serious adverse reaction SmPC=Summary of Product Characteristics SMQ=Standardised Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities Query W=Week
    Actual start date of recruitment
    10 Jul 2017
    Long term follow-up planned
    No
    Independent data monitoring committee (IDMC) involvement?
    No
    Population of trial subjects
    Number of subjects enrolled per country
    Country: Number of subjects enrolled
    Denmark: 201
    Worldwide total number of subjects
    201
    EEA total number of subjects
    201
    Number of subjects enrolled per age group
    In utero
    0
    Preterm newborn - gestational age < 37 wk
    0
    Newborns (0-27 days)
    0
    Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months)
    0
    Children (2-11 years)
    0
    Adolescents (12-17 years)
    0
    Adults (18-64 years)
    201
    From 65 to 84 years
    0
    85 years and over
    0

    Subject disposition

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    Recruitment
    Recruitment details
    Subjects were screened in the period 10 July 2017 (FSFV date) to 28 February 2020 (LSFV date) according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The trial took place at one site in Denmark.

    Pre-assignment
    Screening details
    Women aged ≥18 years who were pregnant at gestation age 14+0 to 21+0 weeks and with p-ferritin <30 μg/L (0-29 μg/L) were allowed to participate in the trial after having signed the informed consent form.

    Period 1
    Period 1 title
    Overall trial period (overall period)
    Is this the baseline period?
    Yes
    Allocation method
    Randomised - controlled
    Blinding used
    Not blinded

    Arms
    Are arms mutually exclusive
    Yes

    Arm title
    Iron isomaltoside
    Arm description
    Subjects received 1000 mg intravenous (IV) iron isomaltoside, administered as a single dose at baseline (if pre-pregnancy body weight <50 kg then 20 mg/kg pre-pregnancy body weight).
    Arm type
    Experimental

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Iron isomaltoside
    Investigational medicinal product code
    ATC code: B03AC
    Other name
    Monofer, Monover, Monofar, Monoferro
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Solution for injection/infusion
    Routes of administration
    Intravenous use
    Dosage and administration details
    Iron isomaltoside was administered as a single IV infusion of 1000 mg at baseline (if pre-pregnancy body weight was <50 kg then 20 mg/kg pre-pregnancy body weight). The dose was diluted in 100 mL 0.9 % sodium chloride and administered over approximately 20 minutes. Iron isomaltoside is available as a dark brown, non-transparent aqueous solution for injection/infusion containing 100 mg iron/mL, with a pH between 5.0 and 7.0.

    Arm title
    Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Arm description
    Subjects received one daily tablet containing 330 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) and 60 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
    Arm type
    Active comparator

    Investigational medicinal product name
    Ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid
    Investigational medicinal product code
    B03AA02
    Other name
    Jern C
    Pharmaceutical forms
    Tablet
    Routes of administration
    Oral use
    Dosage and administration details
    One daily tablet containing 330 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) and 60 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C), for the duration of the trial.

    Number of subjects in period 1
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Started
    100
    101
    Completed
    93
    89
    Not completed
    7
    12
         Consent withdrawn by subject
    3
    4
         Adverse event, non-fatal
    2
    4
         The subject gave birth before the final visit.
    -
    1
         Lost to follow-up
    2
    3

    Baseline characteristics

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    Baseline characteristics reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Iron isomaltoside
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received 1000 mg intravenous (IV) iron isomaltoside, administered as a single dose at baseline (if pre-pregnancy body weight <50 kg then 20 mg/kg pre-pregnancy body weight).

    Reporting group title
    Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received one daily tablet containing 330 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) and 60 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

    Reporting group values
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid) Total
    Number of subjects
    100 101 201
    Age categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Adults (18-64 years)
    100 101 201
    Age continuous
    Units: years
        arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
    30.7 ± 4.5 31.3 ± 4.6 -
    Gender categorical
    Units: Subjects
        Female
    100 101 201

    End points

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    End points reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Iron isomaltoside
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received 1000 mg intravenous (IV) iron isomaltoside, administered as a single dose at baseline (if pre-pregnancy body weight <50 kg then 20 mg/kg pre-pregnancy body weight).

    Reporting group title
    Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Reporting group description
    Subjects received one daily tablet containing 330 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) and 60 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

    Primary: 1_Hb ≥11.0 g/dL (≥6.8 mmol/L) at all post-baseline time points, ITT

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    End point title
    1_Hb ≥11.0 g/dL (≥6.8 mmol/L) at all post-baseline time points, ITT
    End point description
    Proportion of subjects who had Hb ≥11.0 g/dL (≥6.8 mmol/L) at all post-baseline time points (weeks 3, 6, 12, and 18). Subjects who achieved this Hb level are referred to responders; those subjects who did not achieved this Hb level are referred to as non-responders. The analysis was performed using the results from the Intention to treat (ITT) analysis set.
    End point type
    Primary
    End point timeframe
    Post-baseline at weeks 3, 6, 12, and 18.
    End point values
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects analysed
    100 [1]
    101 [2]
    Units: Proportion of subjects
        Responders, completed without missing week 18
    84
    65
        Responders, not completed or missing week 18
    7
    10
        Non-responders
    9
    26
    Notes
    [1] - ITT Analysis set
    [2] - ITT Analysis set
    Statistical analysis title
    Kaplan-Meier method
    Statistical analysis description
    The time to Hb <11 g/dL was estimated by a Kaplan-Meier curve using scheduled visits. Based on the Kaplan-Meier curve, the proportion of subjects who have met the primary endpoint (achievement/maintenance of Hb ≥11 g/dL at all post-baseline visits) at week 18 was estimated and compared between the treatment groups.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Kaplan-Meier method
    Parameter type
    Risk difference (RD)
    Point estimate
    0.18
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.101
         upper limit
    0.25

    Secondary: 2_Haemoglobin - Change from baseline

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    End point title
    2_Haemoglobin - Change from baseline
    End point description
    Change in haemoglobin from baseline to prespecified days up to week 18 . The number of subjects included in the evaluation at each timepoint: Iron Isomaltoside: W3=98 W6= 93 W12=93 W18=92 Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid): W3=100 W6= 97 W12=94 W18=89
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to weeks 3, 6, 12, and 18.
    End point values
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects analysed
    100 [3]
    101 [4]
    Units: g/dL
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Week 3
    0.07 ± 0.63
    -0.02 ± 0.53
        Week 6
    0.31 ± 0.67
    -0.16 ± 0.53
        Week 12
    0.47 ± 0.77
    0.09 ± 0.73
        Week 18
    0.71 ± 0.82
    0.54 ± 0.85
    Notes
    [3] - ITT analysis set
    [4] - ITT analysis set
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 3_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by-week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline Hb value and baseline Hb-by-week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=198.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0628
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.14
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -0.01
         upper limit
    0.3
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 6_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by-week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline Hb value and baseline Hb-by-week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=190.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.53
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.37
         upper limit
    0.69
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 12_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by-week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline Hb value and baseline Hb-by-week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=187.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.46
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.28
         upper limit
    0.64
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 18_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by-week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline Hb value and baseline Hb-by-week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=181.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0114
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    0.28
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    0.06
         upper limit
    0.49

    Secondary: 3_p-ferritin - Change from baseline

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    End point title
    3_p-ferritin - Change from baseline
    End point description
    Change in p-ferritin from baseline to prespecified days up to Week 18. The number of subjects included in the evaluation at each timepoint: Iron Isomaltoside: W3=94 W6=90 W12=90 W18=88 Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid): W3=100 W6=97 W12=94 W18=89
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to weeks 3, 6, 12, and 18.
    End point values
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects analysed
    100 [5]
    101 [6]
    Units: ng/mL
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Week 3
    199.5 ± 65.3
    0.8 ± 8.5
        Week 6
    102.1 ± 39.8
    -1.3 ± 7.6
        Week 12
    31.7 ± 26.6
    5.2 ± 24.2
        Week 18
    12.3 ± 24.5
    10.1 ± 40.3
    Notes
    [5] - ITT analysis set
    [6] - ITT analysis set
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 3_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline ferritin value and baseline ferritin-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=194.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    199.3
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    186.9
         upper limit
    211.8
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 6_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline ferritin value and baseline ferritin-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=187.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    101.5
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    93.3
         upper limit
    109.8
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 12_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline ferritin value and baseline ferritin-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=184
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    25.3
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    17.8
         upper limit
    32.7
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 18_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline ferritin value and baseline ferritin-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=177.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.4975
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    3.4
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -6.4
         upper limit
    13.1

    Secondary: 4_TSAT - Change from baseline

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    End point title
    4_TSAT - Change from baseline
    End point description
    Change in TSAT from baseline to prespecified days up to Week 18. The number of subjects included in the evaluation at each timepoint: Iron Isomaltoside: W3=93 W6=88 W12=89 W18=87 Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid): W3=100 W6=96 W12=94 W18=89
    End point type
    Secondary
    End point timeframe
    Baseline to weeks 3, 6, 12, and 18.
    End point values
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects analysed
    100 [7]
    101 [8]
    Units: Percent
    arithmetic mean (standard deviation)
        Week 3
    10.16 ± 9.78
    1.39 ± 10.87
        Week 6
    5.94 ± 9.83
    0.25 ± 13.10
        Week 12
    -0.56 ± 9.83
    -0.38 ± 13.16
        Week 18
    -2.83 ± 10.82
    1.78 ± 13.75
    Notes
    [7] - ITT analysis set
    [8] - ITT analysis set
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 3_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline TSAT value and baseline TSAT-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=193.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    8.9
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    6.31
         upper limit
    11.49
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 6_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline TSAT value and baseline TSAT-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=184.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    < 0.0001
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    5.83
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    3.06
         upper limit
    8.61
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 12_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline TSAT value and baseline TSAT-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=183.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.6896
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -0.53
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -3.16
         upper limit
    2.1
    Statistical analysis title
    Week 18_Superiority tested by MMRM
    Statistical analysis description
    The MMRM model included the fixed, categorical effects of treatment, strata, week, treatment-by week interaction, as well as the continuous, fixed covariates of baseline TSAT value and baseline TSAT-by week interaction. The number of subjects in this analysis is N=176.
    Comparison groups
    Iron isomaltoside v Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Number of subjects included in analysis
    201
    Analysis specification
    Pre-specified
    Analysis type
    superiority
    P-value
    = 0.0009
    Method
    Mixed models analysis
    Parameter type
    Mean difference (final values)
    Point estimate
    -4.78
    Confidence interval
         level
    95%
         sides
    2-sided
         lower limit
    -7.59
         upper limit
    -1.98

    Adverse events

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    Adverse events information
    Timeframe for reporting adverse events
    Non-treated subjects: All SAEs were reported from the time of signing the ICF to trial completion or discontinuation. Treated subjects: All AEs and SAEs were reported from the time of signing the ICF to trial completion or discontinuation.
    Adverse event reporting additional description
    The investigator described the nature of the AE/SAEs, using the standard medical terminology. If known, a specific diagnosis was stated. The safety analysis set was used for evaluation of the AE/SAEs; safety analysis set = All subjects who received at least one dose of the trial drug.
    Assessment type
    Systematic
    Dictionary used for adverse event reporting
    Dictionary name
    MedDRA
    Dictionary version
    20.0
    Reporting groups
    Reporting group title
    Iron isomaltoside
    Reporting group description
    Iron isomaltoside administered as a single IV infusion of 1000 mg at baseline (if pre-pregnancy body weight <50 kg then 20 mg/kg pre-pregnancy body weight).

    Reporting group title
    Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid)
    Reporting group description
    One daily tablet containing 330 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron) and 60 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

    Reporting group title
    Oral iron/iron isomaltoside
    Reporting group description
    Subjects who initially received oral ferrous fumarate with ascorbic (Fe-C) and later received additional treatment with IV iron isomaltoside. For subjects in the oral iron/iron isomaltoside group, AEs starting at or after day of extra IV iron isomaltoside dose assessed as related or possible related to oral iron will be reported in the oral iron group whereas all other AEs will be reported in the oral iron/iron isomaltoside group after the first additional IV iron isomaltoside dose has been administered.

    Serious adverse events
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid) Oral iron/iron isomaltoside
    Total subjects affected by serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 99 (12.12%)
    12 / 101 (11.88%)
    2 / 15 (13.33%)
         number of deaths (all causes)
    0
    0
    0
         number of deaths resulting from adverse events
    Investigations
    Foetal monitoring abnormal
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Abdominal injury
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cardiac disorders
    Ventricular extrasystoles
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
    Threatened labour
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 99 (2.02%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 2
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Pre-eclampsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abortion missed
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Abortion spontaneous
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Cervical incompetence
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Premature delivery
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Premature labour
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Premature rupture of membranes
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Stillbirth
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Uterine contractions during pregnancy
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Immune system disorders
    Drug hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    1 / 1
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hypersensitivity
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    1 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Haemorrhoids thrombosed
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Vaginal discharge
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Vaginal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Hepatobiliary disorders
    Biliary colic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infections and infestations
    Appendicitis perforated
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 1
    0 / 0
         deaths causally related to treatment / all
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    0 / 0
    Frequency threshold for reporting non-serious adverse events: 5%
    Non-serious adverse events
    Iron isomaltoside Oral iron (ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid) Oral iron/iron isomaltoside
    Total subjects affected by non serious adverse events
         subjects affected / exposed
    96 / 99 (96.97%)
    97 / 101 (96.04%)
    14 / 15 (93.33%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypotension
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    2 / 15 (13.33%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    1
    2
    Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
    Uterine contractions during pregnancy
         subjects affected / exposed
    22 / 99 (22.22%)
    16 / 101 (15.84%)
    3 / 15 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    23
    16
    3
    Foetal hypokinesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    13 / 99 (13.13%)
    13 / 101 (12.87%)
    3 / 15 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    15
    16
    3
    Foetal growth restriction
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    9
    0
    Polyhydramnios
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Large for dates baby
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    General disorders and administration site conditions
    Fatigue
         subjects affected / exposed
    29 / 99 (29.29%)
    19 / 101 (18.81%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    30
    19
    1
    Drug ineffective
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 99 (2.02%)
    15 / 101 (14.85%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    15
    0
    Oedema peripheral
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 99 (4.04%)
    8 / 101 (7.92%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    8
    1
    Oedema
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 99 (4.04%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    7
    1
    Pyrexia
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 99 (3.03%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    6
    0
    Reproductive system and breast disorders
    Pelvic pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    20 / 99 (20.20%)
    15 / 101 (14.85%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    20
    16
    1
    Vaginal haemorrhage
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    4 / 101 (3.96%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    4
    0
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Dyspnoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 99 (2.02%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    2
    6
    0
    Investigations
    Alanine aminotransferase increased
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 99 (8.08%)
    3 / 101 (2.97%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    3
    0
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Fall
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    2 / 101 (1.98%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1
    Nervous system disorders
    Restless legs syndrome
         subjects affected / exposed
    31 / 99 (31.31%)
    21 / 101 (20.79%)
    4 / 15 (26.67%)
         occurrences all number
    31
    22
    5
    Headache
         subjects affected / exposed
    19 / 99 (19.19%)
    15 / 101 (14.85%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    19
    15
    0
    Dizziness
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 99 (11.11%)
    9 / 101 (8.91%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    9
    1
    Paraesthesia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    2 / 101 (1.98%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    2
    1
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Thrombocytopenia
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    8 / 101 (7.92%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    9
    0
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 99 (11.11%)
    15 / 101 (14.85%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    16
    1
    Constipation
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    18 / 101 (17.82%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    18
    0
    Dyspepsia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 99 (10.10%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    10
    7
    1
    Abdominal pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    9 / 99 (9.09%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    6
    0
    Abdominal pain lower
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 99 (6.06%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    6
    7
    1
    Diarrhoea
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    7
    0
    Vomiting
         subjects affected / exposed
    4 / 99 (4.04%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    7
    1
    Abdominal pain upper
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 99 (3.03%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    3 / 15 (20.00%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    6
    3
    Haemorrhoids
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    1
    1
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Pruritus
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    2 / 101 (1.98%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    2
    1
    Rash
         subjects affected / exposed
    5 / 99 (5.05%)
    2 / 101 (1.98%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    5
    2
    0
    Rash pruritic
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    0
    1
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Muscle spasms
         subjects affected / exposed
    11 / 99 (11.11%)
    14 / 101 (13.86%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    14
    0
    Back pain
         subjects affected / exposed
    12 / 99 (12.12%)
    9 / 101 (8.91%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    12
    9
    1
    Infections and infestations
    Viral upper respiratory tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    21 / 99 (21.21%)
    25 / 101 (24.75%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    26
    27
    1
    Gastroenteritis
         subjects affected / exposed
    3 / 99 (3.03%)
    11 / 101 (10.89%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    3
    12
    1
    Urinary tract infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    7 / 99 (7.07%)
    6 / 101 (5.94%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    8
    10
    1
    Influenza
         subjects affected / exposed
    8 / 99 (8.08%)
    1 / 101 (0.99%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    9
    1
    0
    Cystitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    2 / 99 (2.02%)
    3 / 101 (2.97%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    4
    3
    1
    Vulvovaginal mycotic infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    3 / 101 (2.97%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    4
    1
    Gingivitis
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Streptobacillus infection
         subjects affected / exposed
    1 / 99 (1.01%)
    0 / 101 (0.00%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    1
    0
    1
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hyponatraemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    10 / 99 (10.10%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    2 / 15 (13.33%)
         occurrences all number
    11
    7
    2
    Hypocalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    6 / 99 (6.06%)
    7 / 101 (6.93%)
    0 / 15 (0.00%)
         occurrences all number
    7
    10
    0
    Hypercalcaemia
         subjects affected / exposed
    0 / 99 (0.00%)
    2 / 101 (1.98%)
    1 / 15 (6.67%)
         occurrences all number
    0
    2
    1

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    Substantial protocol amendments (globally)

    Were there any global substantial amendments to the protocol? Yes
    Date
    Amendment
    03 May 2017
    • Change of haemoglobin (Hb) intervals used for stratification of randomisation from 9.0 10.4 g/dL (mild) and 7.0-8.9 g/dL (moderate) to 9.0 10.4 g/dL (mild) and 6.5-8.9 g/dL (moderate). • Addition of strata as a factor in the logistic regression model used to analyse the primary endpoint and in the Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM) used to analyse the majority of the secondary efficacy endpoints. • Change of the definition of the safety analysis set from ‘all randomised subjects who received at least one dose of the trial drugs’ to ‘all subjects who received at least one dose of the trial drugs’. • Specification that adverse event (AE) results were to be presented for the safety analysis set and that listings were also to be prepared for non-treatment emergent serious AEs (in non-exposed subjects and for the safety analysis set).
    03 May 2017
    • Addition to the introduction section of results from previous trials on the efficacy and safety of other IV iron solutions used during pregnancy as well as a discussion of the risk that the investigational product can cross placenta, and how that would influence the foetus, based on a request from the Danish Medicines Agency. • Change of exclusion criterion 7 from ‘Decompensated liver cirrhosis or active hepatitis (defined as aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) or alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) >3 times upper limit of normal for a pregnant woman at a given gestational age)’ to ‘Decompensated liver cirrhosis or active hepatitis (defined as ALAT >3 times upper limit of normal for a pregnant woman at a given gestational age)’ and removal of ASAT from the laboratory safety assessments, since it was no longer clinical practice at the clinical site to measure ASAT. • Change of timepoint for collection of demography from the baseline to the screening visit, so it was possible to describe the population that failed screening. • Removal of compliance assessment by pill count at weeks 3 and 12. • Change of collected information on concomitant medication from generic name to brand name, and addition of route and frequency. • Specification that if vital signs were measured more than once in a given time interval, the lowest measurement of diastolic blood pressure for the period (including the simultaneously measured systolic blood pressure and heart rate) should be noted in the electronic case report form. • Addition of a definition of treatment emergent AEs and non-treatment emergent AEs, and specification that in non-treated subjects only serious AEs should be reported and that in treated subjects all AEs should be reported from the subject signed the informed consent form.
    23 Nov 2017
    • Change of inclusion criterion 3 from ‘Hb <10.5 g/dL (6.5 mmol/L) and ferritin <30 μg/L after 4 weeks of standard treatment in a clinical setting’ to ‘Hb ≤10.5 g/dL (6.5 mmol/L) and ferritin <30 μg/L after 4 weeks of standard treatment in a clinical setting’ in order to avoid rounding errors. The Hb cut off used to determine if intravenous (IV) iron isomaltoside was allowed at weeks 6 and/or 12 was changed accordingly. • Change of exclusion criterion 7 from ‘Decompensated liver cirrhosis or active hepatitis (defined as ALAT >3 times upper limit of normal for a pregnant woman at a given gestational age)’ to ‘ALAT > 3 times upper limit of normal for a pregnant woman at a given gestational age (e.g. decompensated liver cirrhosis or active hepatitis)’ since subjects with increased ALAT levels > 3 times upper limit of normal should not be enrolled even though they were not diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis or active hepatitis. • Deletion of exclusion criterion 16 (‘Inability to read and understand the Danish language’) in order to increase the number of potential subjects. • Rewording of Hb intervals used for stratification of randomisation from 9.0 10.4 g/dL (mild) and 6.5-8.9 g/dL (moderate) to ≥9.0 g/dL and <9.0 g/dL. • Change of the Hb cut off used to determine if rescue red blood cell (RBC) transfusion was allowed from <6.9 g/dL to ≤6.9 g/dL to align with exclusion criterion 14. • Specification that if the subject was in daily treatment for e.g. allergy or asthma, this was not considered as premedication and could be continued also before administration of iron isomaltoside.
    23 Nov 2017
    • Deletion of the planned analysis of soluble transferrin receptor since it was not possible to establish collaboration with an external laboratory regarding this analysis. • Specification that a research bio-bank was to be established at the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Hvidovre University Hospital, for storage of the hepcidin samples. • Replacement of a specific list of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for iron isomaltoside with a reference to the current version of the Investigator's Brochure (IB) for iron isomaltoside, and specification that the current version of the IB for iron isomaltoside (instead of a specific version) should always be used to assess if a serious adverse reaction (SAR) was considered a suspected unexpected SAR in order to ensure that the newest data were available. • Change of trial population to not only include subjects with iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) but also subjects with iron deficiency (ID) without anaemia. The protocol title and several sections have been changed accordingly. • Change of primary objective from ‘evaluate and compare the effect of IV iron isomaltoside to a fixed dose of oral iron administered as tablet ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid as correction of anaemia in pregnant women who have IDA after 4 weeks of standard treatment’ to ‘evaluate the effect of IV iron isomaltoside compared to a fixed dose of oral iron administered as tablet ferrous fumarate with ascorbic acid as avoidance of developing/having IDA throughout the duration of the trial in pregnant women who have ID after 4 weeks of standard oral treatment’. • Change of the primary endpoint from ‘Hb ≥11.0 g/dL at any time point within 6 weeks after beginning of treatment with trial drugs’ to ‘Hb ≥11.0 g/dL (≥6.8 mmol/L) at all post baseline time points’ including statistical analysis of the primary endpoint. • Deletion of the secondary endpoint ‘Time to response (achieve an Hb ≥11.0 g/dL)’.
    23 Nov 2017
    • Change of sample size from 140 to 200 subjects including change of the sample size calculation. • Change of inclusion criterion 2 from ‘Pregnancy at gestational age 14 (+2 weeks)’ to ‘Pregnancy at gestational age 14+0 – 19+0’. • Change of inclusion criterion 3 from ‘Hb ≤10.5 g/dL (6.5 mmol/L) and ferritin <30 μg/L after 4 weeks of standard treatment in a clinical setting’ to ‘Ferritin <30 μg/L (0-29 μg/L) after 4 weeks of standard treatment in a clinical setting’. • Merge of the screening and baseline visits and deletion of eligibility laboratory assessments. • Change of exclusion criteria 1, 7, and 8 to be based on history/known condition and clinical assessment instead of biochemical assessment. • Rewording of exclusion criteria 10, 11, and 12 in order to incorporate that the screening and baseline visits were merged. • Change of Hb intervals used for stratification of randomisation from ≥9.0 g/dL and <9.0 g/dL to <11 g/dL and ≥11 g/dL. • Change of the Hb requirement for when an additional dose of IV iron isomaltoside was allowed at weeks 6 and/or 12 from ≤10.5 g/dL (6.5 mmol/L) to Hb <11 g/dL (<6.8 mmol/L). • Change of definition of per protocol (PP) population in relation to RBC transfusion: Any RBC transfusion after randomisation should lead to exclusion from the PP population instead of only RBC transfusion before week 6.
    17 Jul 2018
    • Change of the endpoint on AEs of special interest from ‘Number of AEs of special interest (i.e. hypersensitivity symptoms defined in Standardised Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities Query (SMQ) terms (including four additional terms) for definition of hypersensitivity events and specific gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dysgeusia, and stool discoloration) at pre-specified time points in relation to administration of trial drug)’ to ‘Number of AEs of special interest (i.e. hypersensitivity symptoms defined in SMQ terms (including four additional terms) and specific gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dysgeusia, and stool discoloration) observed at any time during the trial in both treatment groups’. • Change of inclusion criterion 2 from ‘Pregnancy at gestational age 14+0 – 19+0’ to ‘‘Pregnancy at gestational age 14+0 – 21+0’. • Specification that all symptoms of hypersensitivity were to be collected during the trial period. • Specification that intake of oral iron was only allowed if it was included in multivitamins. Thus, oral iron as supplement per se was not allowed. • Change of the statistical analysis of restless legs syndrome (RLS) to a repeated measures logistic regression model with treatment, visit, stratum, and treatment by visit interaction as fixed effects and baseline value as covariate since RLS is a binary endpoint.
    22 Oct 2019
    • Specification that the final subject visit was defined as the week 18 visit, time of contact to health care facility due to onset of labour, or time of decision to induce labour, and that AEs were to be collected up until one of the criteria for final subject visit was fulfilled. • Specification that all 4 questions related to RLS must be answered ‘yes’ for RLS to be present. • Change of the reference document for iron isomaltoside from the current IB to the current Summary Product of Characteristics (SmPC), since iron isomaltoside is approved in Denmark and the dosing in the trial was within the approved label. • Specification that subjects with a good clinical practice (GCP) deviation of clinical or statistical significance were also to be excluded from the PP population. • Addition of statistical analysis for hypophosphatemia and exploratory endpoints. • Specification of statistical analyses for the secondary endpoints and for the safety analyses. • Specification that statistical analyses of secondary endpoints were to be performed including all data points/events and only including data points/events up to the time point where an additional dose of IV iron isomaltoside was received. • Expansion of the section on protocol deviations.
    22 Oct 2019
    • Addition of the endpoint ‘Incidence of hypophosphatemia (defined as s phosphate <2 mg/dL) at any time post-baseline to week 18)’. • Change of the endpoint ‘Reason for the additional IV iron isomaltoside dose (intolerance, non-compliance, lack of effect)’ to ‘Reason for the additional IV iron isomaltoside dose (non-compliance, lack of effect)’. • Change of the endpoint ‘Number of subjects who received 1 or more allogenic RBC transfusions and the number of units of RBC-transfused per transfused subject from baseline to 7 days postpartum (medical record follow-up)’ to ‘Number of subjects who received 1 or more allogenic RBC-transfusions and the number of units of RBC-transfused per transfused subject from baseline to final subject visit’. • Change of the endpoint ‘Compliance to treatment: at baseline in the IV group and at weeks 6 and 18 in oral group’ to ‘Compliance to treatment: at baseline in the IV group and by pill count at weeks 6 and 18 in oral group’. • Further specification and definition of the exploratory endpoints collected from the medical records of the mother and the newborn from the final subject visit until 7 days postpartum. • Specification that 200 subjects should be randomised. • Specification of the method for pill count at week 6. • Deletion of ‘Any drug, which potentially yields a decrease in oral iron absorption (e.g. tetracycline, antacids, and cholestyramine)’ from the list of prohibited medication and replacement with an advice not to use any drug, which potentially yielded a decrease in oral iron absorption (e.g. tetracycline, antacids, and cholestyramine) if possible. • Specification of overdose in the oral treatment group as a dose > + 10 %.

    Interruptions (globally)

    Were there any global interruptions to the trial? No

    Limitations and caveats

    Limitations of the trial such as small numbers of subjects analysed or technical problems leading to unreliable data.
    None reported

    Online references

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32843079
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