A Randomized, Open-Label, Active-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Three Times Weekly Vadadustat Compared to Standard of Care ESA in Patients With Anemia of CKD Receiving In-Center Hemodialysis
Latest Information Update: 26 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Drugs Vadadustat (Primary)
- Indications Anaemia
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Acronyms VOCAL
- Sponsors Akebia Therapeutics
Most Recent Events
- 12 Jan 2026 According to Akebia Therapeutics media release, company expects to report data in Q4 2026.
- 10 Nov 2025 According to Akebia Therapeutics media release, trial design was presented at ASN Kidney Week
- 20 Aug 2025 Planned number of patients changed from 500 to 350.