Hemophilia A
Conditions
Brief summary
The is study will examine whether variation in clinical bleeding frequency and severity among boys with severe Hemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency) is associated with variations in laboratory measurements of platelet activity.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* documented circulating FVIII level of ≤1% * age 3 - 20 years * may be on primary or secondary prophylaxis * granting of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* measurable inhibitor level at the time of enrollment * ingestion of aspirin/supplement known to influence platelet function within 14 days of blood sampling, or ibuprofen within 3 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Procoagulant platelet-derived microparticle formation | At time of enrollment | — |
| Platelet aggregation | At time of enrollment | Whole blood platelet aggregation responses |
Countries
Canada