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An Exploration of the Impact of Gene Therapy on the Lives of People With Haemophilia and Their Families

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to examine the real-world experience and impact of gene therapy on people and families affected by haemophilia. No treatment is given; information is gathered through qualitative interviews. Participants included people with haemophilia A or B who had undergone gene therapy in early dose-finding studies, or who consented to a gene therapy trial following those results, along with a member of their family.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase
N/A
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Haemnet
Intervention
Qualitative interview
Start date
8/13/2020
Estimated completion
2/28/2023
Countries
United Kingdom

Related genes

Locations

  • Oxford, United Kingdom

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* People with haemophilia A or B who consented to and have undergone gene therapy in the early dose-finding studies and a member of their family
* People with haemophilia A or B who consented to a gene therapy trial following the results of the early studies and a member of their family
* People with haemophilia A or B who consented to a gene therapy trial but who withdrew, were withdrawn from, or were ineligible for the study, and a member of their family
* People with haemophilia A or B who are definitely not interested in or unaware of gene therapy and a member of their family
* People with haemophilia A or B who are interested in but have not been offered gene therapy
* Those who have given written consent to be in the study
* All participants will be ≥16 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants will be excluded if they do not speak English (for the interviews) or do not consent to be in the study.
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View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →