Facilitated Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Treatment in Patients with Immunodeficiencies: the FIGARO Study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The FIGARO study aims to provide insights on real-world utilization and tolerability of facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG) for primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) or secondary immunodeficiency disease (SID).

Methods

This prospective, multicenter, observational study, evaluated medical records, charts, and diaries of patients who had received at least 1 fSCIG infusion for PID or SID. Data were analyzed by cohort (PID, SID) and age groups (pediatric [< 18 years], adult [18-64 years], older adult [≥ 65 years]). Patients were followed up to 36 months.

Results

The study enrolled 156 patients: 15 pediatric, 120 adult, 21 older-adult. Twelve-month follow-up data were available for 128 patients. fSCIG was mainly prescribed for PID among patients aged <

SUBMITTER: Borte M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088636 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature