Treatment burden in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: an in-depth interview survey.

ABSTRACT: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a lifelong, clonal hematologic disease posing life-threatening risks if untreated. The prognosis for PNH has improved with the advent of C5 inhibitors, which are now the standard of care where available. As treatment options continue to expand, healthcare providers can better address both PNH management and the impact of treatment on patients' daily lives. To investigate the burden of disease and key factors taken into consideration when patients with PNH choose their preferred treatment, we conducted an in-depth patient interview survey. Of survey participants (N = 30), 70.0% were receiving intravenous C5 inhibitors. Notably, 56.7% of all patients reported needing ≥ 1 hospital visit per month, and 46.7% required a day off from work or school fo

SUBMITTER: Ueda Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12334466 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature