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rVWF +/− ADVATE for Von Willebrand Disease
Study Summary
This trial will test the effectiveness of a new treatment for von Willebrand Disease in children.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2020 Phase 3 trial • 29 Patients • NCT02973087Trial Design
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- I have been diagnosed with severe von Willebrand disease.I have had a blood clot in the past.I haven't taken any immune system modifying drugs in the last 30 days.I am HIV positive with a CD4 count below 200.I've had a bleeding episode in the last year despite treatment with DDAVP.I have never received VWF coagulation factor replacement therapy.I have been diagnosed with a serious liver or kidney disease.I have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder.I am younger than 18 years old.I am able to have children, not pregnant, and will use birth control.
- Group 1: Elective Surgery
- Group 2: Emergency Surgery
- Group 3: On-demand Treatment
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is von Willebrand factor (Recombinant) commonly prescribed?
"von Willebrand factor (Recombinant) is most often used to help patients experiencing hemorrhaging. It can also be employed to treat von willebrand disease, bleeding episodes not related to trauma, and those brought on by injury that are associated with von willebrand disease."
What other scientific tests have been done with this von Willebrand factor (Recombinant)?
"There are 9 ongoing clinical investigations into von Willebrand factor (Recombinant), 5 of which have reached Phase 3. While a few studies are taking place in Dallas, Texas, there are a total of 126 locations running trials for this medication."
In how many different medical facilities is this research being conducted?
"There are 11 clinical sites running this trial, they are: Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Medical University of South carolina in Charleston, Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. and 8 other locations."
Are there any available vacancies for this clinical trial?
"Yes, as of 4/22/2022 this study is still recruiting patients that meet the eligibility criteria. The trial was initially posted on December 18th, 2017 and has been updated multiple times. There are currently 11 locations enrolling 34 participants total."
Is this a new clinical trial?
"Nine active clinical trials are investigating the use of von Willebrand factor (Recombinant) across 50 cities in 19 countries. The very first study was completed in 2017 by pharmaceutical company Baxalta, which is now part of Shire. That initial trial had 34 participants and reached Phase 3 approval. In the four years since then, an additional 72 von Willebrand factor (Recombinant) studies have been completed."
How many total people are allowed to participate in this clinical trial?
"The sponsor, Baxalta (now part of Shire), needs to enroll 34 patients that meet the eligibility criteria in order to move forward with the study. There are multiple planned trial sites, including Primary Children's Medical Center located in Salt Lake City, Utah and Medical University of South carolina situated in Charleston, South Carolina."
Is there a risk for serious adverse reactions with von Willebrand factor (Recombinant)?
"There is some clinical data to support the efficacy of von Willebrand factor (Recombinant), and it has undergone multiple rounds of testing, so we've given it a safety score of 3."
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