Smart Sharps Disposal Device for Hemophilia

Not yet recruiting at 1 trial location

Overseen By Allyson Pishko, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Must be taking: Factor products, Emicizumab

Disqualifiers: Inability to use container, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 180 days

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This pilot study will have patients use a smart sharps disposal container at home for disposal of needles used to administer their hemophilia drugs. The study aims to find out if the smart sharps container proved acceptable to use by patients and medical providers and can be adhered to.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Allyson Pishko, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Pennsylvania

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I am 18 years old or older.

I have moderate or severe Hemophilia A or B.

I am on regular preventive treatment for bleeding, given at least every 14 days.

Exclusion Criteria

I receive my infusions from a nurse at home.

Stated inability to use the SharpsCue container

Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention during the study period

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use a smart sharps disposal container at home for disposal of needles used to administer their hemophilia drugs

180 days

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Smart Sharps Disposal Device

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: intervention of being given device to use Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

needle disposal device

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Pennsylvania

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,118

Recruited

45,270,000+

Sharpscue

Collaborator