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A Study Evaluating Physical Activity and Joint Health in Severe Haemophilia A Patients ≥12 Years Treated Once Weekly With Efanesoctocog Alfa

The FREEDOM study is for people aged 12 and over in Europe who have severe haemophilia A and are currently taking regular preventative treatment. It aims to see how a new medicine called efanesoctocog alfa affects their physical activity and joint health over two years. Participants will take efanesoctocog alfa once a week. They’ll wear an activity tracker and keep an electronic diary to record things like their physical activity levels, any bleeds, pain, and injuries. The main goal is to find out if physical activity changes while on this new medicine, and researchers will also look at how it might affect their joints, overall well-being, and safety.

At a glance

Status
Active not recruiting
Phase
PHASE3
Sponsor
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Enrolment target
93
Start
31 Jul 2023
Estimated completion
12 Jun 2026

What is this study about?

This study, called FREEDOM, is exploring a new preventative treatment called efanesoctocog alfa for severe haemophilia A. Haemophilia A is a lifelong bleeding disorder, and severe forms can lead to frequent bleeding, especially into joints, which can cause pain and long-term joint damage. Preventative treatments, known as prophylaxis, are given regularly to help stop these bleeds.

The main aim of this study is to understand if using efanesoctocog alfa once a week can change how physically active people with severe haemophilia A are. Researchers also want to see if these changes in activity are linked to other important factors, like the number of bleeds they experience, how healthy their joints are, their pain levels, and their general quality of life. They will also be closely monitoring the safety of the new medicine.

By carefully tracking physical activity, bleeds, and joint health over two years, the study hopes to provide valuable information about how efanesoctocog alfa might help people with severe haemophilia A live more active lives and protect their joints. This information is important for potentially offering new and effective treatment options in the future.

Key takeaways

  • This study is for people aged 12 and over with severe haemophilia A.
  • It's looking at a new once-weekly preventative medicine called efanesoctocog alfa.
  • The main focus is how the medicine affects physical activity and joint health.
  • Participants will use an activity tracker and a smartphone diary.
  • The study lasts for about two years and involves regular monitoring.
  • Your health will be closely watched by medical experts.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for people aged 12 and older who have severe haemophilia A. To be considered, you should have been treated for haemophilia A before and have been on regular preventative treatment (prophylaxis) for at least the past year. We'll also need to check your past treatment and bleed records.

You'll need to be comfortable using a smartphone for an electronic diary and wearing an activity tracker. You should also be able to safely give yourself the study medicine at home through an injection into a vein (intravenously).

There are also some reasons why you might not be able to join. For example, if you have other serious health conditions that affect your movement, another bleeding disorder besides haemophilia A, or a history of inhibitors (when your body produces antibodies against the treatment). You also shouldn't have had major surgery recently or have one planned during the study, or be taking certain other medications.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

  1. Are you 12 years old or older?
  2. Do you have severe haemophilia A?
  3. Have you been on regular preventative treatment for haemophilia A for at least the last year?
  4. Can you use a smartphone for a diary and wear an activity tracker?
  5. Are you able and willing to give yourself intravenous injections at home?
  6. Do you have any known inhibitors (antibodies) to haemophilia treatment?
Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you join the FREEDOM study, you'll first have a `run-in period` of about 1 to 1.5 months. During this time, you'll start using an activity tracker and an electronic diary on your smartphone to record information. After this, you'll begin taking the study medicine, efanesoctocog alfa, once a week for two years (24 months). You won't be able to take extra preventative doses of the medicine.

Throughout the entire study – from the very beginning until the end – you'll continue to use the activity tracker and fill in your electronic diary on your smartphone. This diary will ask about your physical activity, any bleeds you have, how much medicine you take, any pain you feel, and any injuries. You'll also have regular check-ups where doctors will examine your joints and overall health. The total duration of the study, including the initial run-in period, will be a bit over two years.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in a study like this might offer some potential benefits, such as receiving a new treatment and having your health closely monitored by medical professionals. However, there are also potential risks involved, which will be fully explained to you before you decide to join. These could include side effects from the medication or the time commitment required for the study. It's very important to remember that participating is completely voluntary, and you have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

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    Vienna, Austria
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    Zagreb, Croatia
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    Brno, Czechia
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    Prague, Czechia
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    Bordeaux, France
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    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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    Marseille, France
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    Strasbourg, France
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    Berlin, Germany
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    Frankfurt, Germany
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    Giessen, Germany
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    Hamburg, Germany

Common questions

What is severe haemophilia A?

Severe haemophilia A is a serious bleeding disorder where your blood doesn't clot properly, leading to uncontrolled bleeding, especially into joints and muscles.

What is efanesoctocog alfa?

Efanesoctocog alfa is the name of the new medicine being tested in this study, designed to help your blood clot more effectively.

How often will I need to take the study medicine?

If you join the study, you will take the medicine once a week, through an injection into a vein, which you will learn to do at home.

What does a 'run-in period' mean?

The 'run-in period' is a short time at the beginning of the study, before you start the new medicine, where you'll get used to using the activity tracker and electronic diary.

Will I have to pay to participate?

Most clinical trials cover the cost of study-related medication and assessments, but you should always confirm this with the study team.

How to find out more

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.

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