Effects of Emicizumab vs. Factor VIII Prophylaxis on Joint and Bone Health in Severe Hemophilia A
- Conditions
- Hemophilia A
- Registration Number
- NCT04131036
- Lead Sponsor
- Washington Institute for Coagulation
- Brief Summary
The investigators propose to study longitudinal joint and bone density changes in patients with severe Hemophilia A. Per current standard of care, most patients are on prophylactic FVIII replacement therapy intravenously several times weekly with a goal of keeping the trough \>1% FVIII. Recent phase 3 data suggest superior bleed protection with emicizumab prophylaxis every 1-2 weeks. It is the purpose of this study to longitudinally assess joint health and bone density over 3 years and to compare the effect of routine factor VIII prophylaxis with emicizumab prophylaxis.
- Detailed Description
Summary: This retrospective/prospective, non-randomized controlled study, whereby patients will be included in 1 of 2 groups depending on their current treatments as outlined below. Patients will be assigned to a specific group by the clinician/PI based on their current regimen with the intent to stay on this regimen for the next 3 years.
Duration of Study and Subject Participation: Study subject enrollment is anticipated to occur over about 12 months and study duration per subject will be 3 years. Thus a total study duration of 4 years is anticipated.
Intervention: By using musculoskeletal ultrasound, the investigators will measure joint health among participants and assess joint health changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by MSKUS at baseline and after 3 years. Other outcomes such as bone density, comparative assessment of joint and overall health status, and exploration of potential biomarkers for joint and bone health will also be assessed.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 40
- Male gender
- Severe hemophilia A (factor VIII < 1%)
- Age ≥ 16 year
- Either on prophylaxis with factor VIII or emicizumab with the intention to stay on the current regimen for the next 3 years
- Willing and able to give written informed consent/assent
- Willing to undergo MSKUS, DEXA scan +/- collection of blood sampling for repository biomarkers
- Willing to come in for baseline and 3 yearly visits
- Willing to answer phone survey for bleeding and safety every 3 months
- Current FVIII inhibitor of > 0.6 BU
- Unable to take FVIII replacement
- Other known bleeding disorder
- Other rheumatologic disorder affecting joints
- Other known neuromotor defect (making physical exam difficult)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method joint health comparison 3 years Joint health changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by MSKUS at baseline and after 3 years.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method bone density comparison 3 years Bone density changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by DEXA scan at baseline and after 3 years.
comparative assessment of joint and overall health 3 years Observational comparative assessment of joint and overall health status evaluated by activity level, functional assessment, pain assessment, joint examination, and adherence.
mid-point assessment of joint health and bone density 2 years Observational assessment of joint health and bone density at 1 and 2 years in the different groups.
biomarkers for joint and bone health through completion of study, average 3 years Exploration of potential biomarkers for joint and bone health.
Trial Locations
- Locations (4)
Orthopedic Hemophilia Treatment Center
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States
Hemophilia and Thrombosis Treatment Center, University of California, San Diego
🇺🇸San Diego, California, United States
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
🇺🇸San Antonio, Texas, United States
Washington Center for Bleeding Disorders at Washington Institute for Coagulation
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States
Orthopedic Hemophilia Treatment Center🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States