PF-06741086 for Hemophilia
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new treatment, PF-06741086, for individuals with hemophilia A or B. It aims to determine if this weekly injection under the skin can reduce bleeding episodes more effectively than existing treatments. The trial is particularly significant for those who have difficulty with regular vein access. Individuals with severe hemophilia A or moderately severe to severe hemophilia B, who frequently experience bleeding episodes, might be suitable candidates. Participants should not have certain heart conditions or liver issues. As a Phase 3 trial, this treatment represents the final step before FDA approval, offering participants the opportunity to contribute to a potentially groundbreaking therapy.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify if you must stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that participants should not be on certain therapies like regular immunomodulatory drugs or prophylaxis with bypassing agents during the study. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the study team.
Is there any evidence suggesting that PF-06741086 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that PF-06741086, also known as marstacimab, is generally safe for people. In earlier studies, healthy volunteers received single doses and tolerated the treatment well without serious side effects. Further research involving individuals with hemophilia showed similar results. Participants tolerated the treatment well, and no deaths occurred. The safety data from these studies supports further investigation of PF-06741086 as a potential treatment for hemophilia.12345
Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising for hemophilia?
PF-06741086 is unique because it offers a new approach to treating hemophilia with a potentially more targeted mechanism. Unlike current standard treatments that often rely on regular infusions of clotting factors, PF-06741086 is designed to work differently by targeting specific pathways in the blood that help control bleeding. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it could reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes and provide a longer-lasting effect, potentially improving the quality of life for individuals living with hemophilia.
What evidence suggests that PF-06741086 might be an effective treatment for hemophilia?
Research has shown that PF-06741086, also known as marstacimab, could be beneficial in treating hemophilia A and B. Studies have found it significantly reduces bleeding compared to standard treatments. This medication is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein to improve blood clotting. Unlike treatments that replace missing factors in the blood, marstacimab remains effective even for patients who have developed resistance to those treatments. It is also convenient, requiring only a once-weekly injection under the skin, which may help patients adhere to their treatment plan. Participants in this trial will receive PF-06741086 after a 6-month observation phase on their current hemophilia regimen.23567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
Principal Investigator
Pfizer
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults and teens with severe Hemophilia A or moderately to severely severe Hemophilia B, weighing at least 35 kg. They must have a history of compliance with their current treatment regimen, no inhibitors for non-inhibitor cohort, or specific inhibitor criteria for the inhibitor cohort. Exclusions include planned surgeries, other hemostatic defects, abnormal organ function, certain drug therapies including gene therapy for hemophilia.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Observation
Participants continue their current hemophilia regimen to establish a baseline
Treatment
Participants receive PF-06741086 once weekly subcutaneous administration
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- PF-06741086
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pfizer
Lead Sponsor
Albert Bourla
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer since 2019
PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Patrizia Cavazzoni
Pfizer
Chief Medical Officer
MD from McGill University