A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Elritercept (KER-050) for the Treatment of Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in Adult Participants With Very Low-, Low-, or Intermediate-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) (RENEW)
Takeda
Summary
The main aim of this study is to find out how well elritercept works in lowering the need for RBC transfusions. Other aims are to learn how well elritercept works in reducing the need for RBC transfusions over longer periods of time or in adults with high transfusion needs. The study will also check on how safe elritercept is and how well it is tolerated.
Description
This is a Phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of elritercept (TAK-226, KER-050) versus placebo. Elritercept (TAK-226, KER-050) is an investigational medicinal product being developed for the treatment of anemia in adult participants with a diagnosis of lower-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms/syndromes. After all required Screening Period assessments are completed, and eligibility is confirmed, participants will be randomized and enter the Primary Phase of the Double-Blind Treatment Period. Participants will be randomly assigned in a 2:1…