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Effects of Emicizumab vs. Factor VIII Prophylaxis on Joint and Bone Health in Severe Hemophilia A

Effects of Emicizumab vs. Factor VIII Prophylaxis on Joint and Bone Health in Severe Hemophilia A

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04131036
Acronym
EmiMSK
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-10-18
Start date
2019-04-04
Completion date
2026-08-31
Last updated
2023-09-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Hemophilia A

Keywords

Hemophilia A, Joint Health, Bone Density, Emicizumab, factor VIII prophylaxis

Brief summary

The investigators propose to study longitudinal joint and bone density changes in patients with severe Hemophilia A. Per current standard of care, most patients are on prophylactic FVIII replacement therapy intravenously several times weekly with a goal of keeping the trough \>1% FVIII. Recent phase 3 data suggest superior bleed protection with emicizumab prophylaxis every 1-2 weeks. It is the purpose of this study to longitudinally assess joint health and bone density over 3 years and to compare the effect of routine factor VIII prophylaxis with emicizumab prophylaxis.

Detailed description

Summary: This retrospective/prospective, non-randomized controlled study, whereby patients will be included in 1 of 2 groups depending on their current treatments as outlined below. Patients will be assigned to a specific group by the clinician/PI based on their current regimen with the intent to stay on this regimen for the next 3 years. Duration of Study and Subject Participation: Study subject enrollment is anticipated to occur over about 12 months and study duration per subject will be 3 years. Thus a total study duration of 4 years is anticipated. Intervention: By using musculoskeletal ultrasound, the investigators will measure joint health among participants and assess joint health changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by MSKUS at baseline and after 3 years. Other outcomes such as bone density, comparative assessment of joint and overall health status, and exploration of potential biomarkers for joint and bone health will also be assessed.

Interventions

OTHERassessment of joint health and bone density

We propose to study longitudinal joint and bone density changes in patients with severe Hemophilia A.

Sponsors

Genentech, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Washington Institute for Coagulation
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male gender * Severe hemophilia A (factor VIII \< 1%) * Age ≥ 16 year * Either on prophylaxis with factor VIII or emicizumab with the intention to stay on the current regimen for the next 3 years * Willing and able to give written informed consent/assent * Willing to undergo MSKUS, DEXA scan +/- collection of blood sampling for repository biomarkers * Willing to come in for baseline and 3 yearly visits * Willing to answer phone survey for bleeding and safety every 3 months

Exclusion criteria

* Current FVIII inhibitor of \> 0.6 BU * Unable to take FVIII replacement * Other known bleeding disorder * Other rheumatologic disorder affecting joints * Other known neuromotor defect (making physical exam difficult)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
joint health comparison3 yearsJoint health changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by MSKUS at baseline and after 3 years.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
bone density comparison3 yearsBone density changes over 3 years compared between group A (factor prophylaxis) vs. group B (emicizumab prophylaxis) as assessed by DEXA scan at baseline and after 3 years.
comparative assessment of joint and overall health3 yearsObservational comparative assessment of joint and overall health status evaluated by activity level, functional assessment, pain assessment, joint examination, and adherence.
mid-point assessment of joint health and bone density2 yearsObservational assessment of joint health and bone density at 1 and 2 years in the different groups.
biomarkers for joint and bone healththrough completion of study, average 3 yearsExploration of potential biomarkers for joint and bone health.

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactRebecca Kruse-Jarres, MD, MPH
RKJ@WACBD.org206-614-1200
Backup ContactCassandra Bryan
cassandra.bryan@wacbd.org206-681-9072

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026