Surgical Experience from the STASEY Study of Emicizumab Prophylaxis in People with Hemophilia A with Factor VIII Inhibitors.

ABSTRACT: Background  Guidelines surrounding emicizumab prophylaxis and perioperative treatment for people with hemophilia A (PwHA) with factor (F)VIII inhibitors undergoing surgeries are limited. The phase IIIb multicenter, single-arm STASEY study evaluated safety and tolerability of emicizumab prophylaxis in PwHA aged ≥12 years with FVIII inhibitors. This analysis assesses surgeries during study conduct, associated hemophilia medications, and postoperative bleeds (treated and untreated). Methods  PwHA with FVIII inhibitors received emicizumab 3.0 mg/kg/week for 4 weeks, then 1.5 mg/kg/week until 2 years. Surgeries were managed and documented by treating physicians. Bleeds and treatments were recorded by physicians and participants. Results  Forty-six participants had ≥1 on-stu

SUBMITTER: Castaman G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10786707 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature