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A Study on Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) Through Global Registry

Recruiting
Conditions
Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn
Registration Number
NCT07194070
Lead Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this non-interventional study is to prospectively evaluate the risk of anemia (decreased red blood cells) in fetuses (baby before birth) and neonates (baby just after birth) of pregnant participants who are at risk for hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and receiving standard of care (SoC). HDFN is a blood disease that occurs in babies before birth or just after birth when the blood types of the pregnant individual and babies are incompatible, thus resulting in fast breakdown of red blood cells (RBCs) of the fetus/baby.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
175
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant with an estimated gestational age (GA) (based on ultrasound dating) up to week 24
  • History of a previous alloimmunized pregnancy that included at least one of the following: Fetal anemia diagnosed by middle cerebral artery (MCA) doppler ultrasound; Received greater than or equal to (>=) 1 intrauterine transfusion (IUT) as a result of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN); Fetal hydrops; Stillbirth or fetal demise with fetal or placental pathology indicative of HDFN; Neonatal exchange transfusion due to HDFN; Neonatal simple transfusion due to HDFN; Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia due to HDFN; Positive direct antiglobulin test (DAT) in neonate
  • Documented presence of maternal alloantibody based on local laboratory results during current pregnancy
  • Evidence of an antigen-positive fetus corresponding to the current maternal alloantibody: Fetal antigen status confirmed by cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA); OR Fetal antigen status confirmed by amniocentesis; OR Paternal genotype confirmed
  • Pregnant participant or a legally acceptable representative has provided informed consent (per local regulations or ethics committee requirements) for the collection and use of their medical data and the medical data for their corresponding fetuses/neonates/infants/children
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participant actively participating in an interventional trial of an investigational agent
  • At risk for HDFN due to ABO being the sole alloimmunization antigen in the current pregnancy (that is, ABO plus another antigen is permissible)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percentage of Pregnancies That did not Result in Fetal Loss, Intrauterine Transfusion (IUT), Hydrops Fetalis, or Neonatal Death During the Neonatal PeriodFrom conception through 4 weeks of age or 41 weeks PMA, whichever is later

Percentage of pregnancies that did not result in fetal loss (due to any reason), IUT, hydrops fetalis, or neonatal death (due to any reason) during the neonatal period will be reported. Hydrops fetalis is defined as the presence of greater than or equal to (\>=) 2 abnormal fluid collections in the fetus or neonate, such as ascites, pleural effusions, pericardial effusion, and generalized skin edema (skin thickness greater than \[\>\] 5 millimeter \[mm\]). Post-menstrual age (PMA) is the time elapsed between the first day of the last menstrual period and birth (gestational age) plus the time elapsed after birth (chronological age).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Participants With Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN) by SeverityThrough 4 weeks of age or 41 weeks PMA, whichever is later

Number of participants in each HDFN severity index category will be reported. The severity of HDFN is defined as: 5 (fatal): fetal or neonatal death due to any reason; 4 (severe): hydrops fetalis (in fetus or newborn) or receiving IUT during pregnancy as a result of HDFN but not 5 (fatal); 3 (moderate): neonatal exchange transfusions received as a result of HDFN related hemolysis and jaundice but not 4 (severe) or 5 (fatal); 2 (mild): neonatal simple transfusions received due to HDFN after birth, with or without phototherapy, but not 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), or 5 (fatal); and 1 (minimal or none): not in 2 (mild), 3 (moderate), 4 (severe), or 5 (fatal) as described above. HDFN requiring phototherapy will be classified in this category.

Time to First Occurrence of IUT or Hydrops FetalisFrom conception to delivery date (up to maximum of 42 weeks)

Time to first occurrence of IUT or hydrops fetalis will be reported.

Modified Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Index (mNMMI) in Live Newborn NeonatesThrough 38 weeks PMA or at discharge if earlier than 38 weeks PMA

The mNMMI will be assessed with the following categories: fatal: neonatal death; major morbidity: any of intraventricular hemorrhage grade 3/4, seizures, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, necrotizing enterocolitis stage 2/3, respiratory distress syndrome requiring mechanical ventilation, bronchopulmonary dysplasia requiring oxygen support, or persistent pulmonary hypertension; Minor morbidity: anemia requiring simple transfusion, hyperbilirubinemia requiring an exchange transfusion, hypotension requiring treatment, intraventricular hemorrhage grade 1/2, necrotizing enterocolitis stage 1, or respiratory distress syndrome not requiring mechanical ventilation; None: no major or minor morbidities described above. Hyperbilirubinemia requiring phototherapy will be classified in this category.

Number of IUTs Received During the PregnancyFrom conception to delivery date (up to maximum of 42 weeks)

Number of IUT's received during the pregnancy will be reported.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Baylor College of Medicine

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS

🇮🇹

Roma, Italy

Baylor College of Medicine
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States

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