Efficacy and Safety Study of Protein C Concentrate in Subjects With Severe Congenital Protein C D… (NCT00157118) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
Efficacy and Safety Study of Protein C Concentrate in Subjects With Severe Congenital Protein C Deficiency
United States18 participantsStarted 2003-08-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to show that Protein C Concentrate is a safe and effective treatment for subjects with congenital protein C deficiency. Depending on the type of treatment required, patients are assigned to one of 3 study parts: Part 1 is for the treatment of acute episodes, Part 2 is for short-term prophylaxis, and Part 3 is for long-term prophylaxis in infants aged less than 6 months only.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Newborn subjects \<= 6 months of age: diagnosis of severe congenital protein C deficiency, with documented functional protein C level \< 20%. If a genetic diagnosis is not available prior to initiation of Protein C Concentrate treatment, a documented family history of protein C deficiency is required.
* Subjects \> 6 months of age: confirmed diagnosis of severe congenital protein C deficiency, i.e., by
* a genetic analysis of severe congenital protein C deficiency (i.e., homozygous or double heterozygous) OR
* a documented family history of protein C deficiency AND a documented functional protein C level \< 20% while the subject is in an asymptomatic state and not receiving oral anticoagulation therapy
* Signed and dated informed consent from either the subject or the subject's legally authorized representative prior to enrollment. Informed consent includes consent for conducting a genetic analysis (if the genetic defect is unknown).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with a history of allergic reactions to Protein C Concentrate. In the case of allergic reactions occurring at the Protein C Concentrate injection site; exclusion from the study is at the discretion of the investigator but should be reported as an AE regardless of the subject's inclusion in or exclusion from the study.
* Participation in any clinical study in which another investigational agent is used within 30 days prior to enrollment or its use is expected at any time for the duration of s…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Whether episodes of purpura fulminans, Coumarin-induced skin necrosis and/or other thromboembolic event could be treated effectively, effectively with complications, or not treated effectively with Protein C Concentrate.