CompletedNot Applicable

A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Eltrombopag in Combination With Immunosuppressive Therapy (IST) in Korean Pediatric Patients With Treatment Naïve Severe Aplastic Anemia

United States13 participantsStarted 2023-06-21

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of eltrombopag in combination with immunosuppressive therapy (IST) in real world practice in pediatric patients with severe aplastic anemia (sAA) in Korea. The study used data over a 6-month period extracted from patients' medical charts (electronic medical records) starting from the initiation of eltrombopag treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male or female pediatric patients aged ≥2 years and \<18 years at the time of initiating eltrombopag and IST treatment.
. Subjects diagnosed with sAA and treated with eltrombopag in combination with IST as first-line therapy, based on the physician's decision in accordance with locally approved prescribing information at the time of data collection.
. Subjects whose analytical index date (start date of eltrombopag administration) was at least 6 months prior to the data extraction date.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Incidence of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

Timeframe: Up to 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07415083

SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-25

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