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Links to the respective trials on clinicaltrials.gov: WIL-31 | WIL-33

Ongoing studies von Willebrand disease

As part of Octapharma’s long-standing commitment to addressing the unmet clinical needs of people with von Willebrand disease, Octapharma continues to carry out clinical trials to better illuminate the clinical efficacy and safety of wilate® in different patient populations.

Link to the trial on clinicaltrials.gov: VIP study

Investigator-initiated studies

Von Willebrand Factor in Pregnancy (VIP) Study

The von Willebrand factor in pregnancy (VIP) study is a prospective, multicenter, investigator-initiated study aiming to increase our understanding of postpartum bleeding in women with von Willebrand disease.

For more details, visit:
vipstudy.com or clinicaltrials.gov

Principal Investigators

Jill M. Johnsen MD
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

Barbara A. Konkle MD
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA


EMPOWER study of wilate® prophylaxis in women with heavy menstrual bleeding

A multicenter pilot crossover trial of prophylactic wilate® compared to placebo for heavy menstrual bleeding in patients with low von Willebrand factor and von Willebrand disease (EMPOWER)

Principal Investigator

Michelle Sholzberg MDCM

Indications and Important Safety Information for wilate® [von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human)].

Please see wilate® full Prescribing Information.

Indication

wilate® is a von Willebrand Factor/Coagulation Factor VIII Complex (Human) indicated in adult and pediatric patients with von Willebrand disease for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes; for perioperative management of bleeding; and for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes. wilate® is also indicated in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older with hemophilia A for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes; and for routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes.

Contraindications

Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic or severe systemic reaction, to human plasma-derived products, any ingredient in the formulation, or components of the container.

Warnings and Precautions

  • Anaphylaxis and severe hypersensitivity reactions are possible
  • Thromboembolic events may occur. Monitor plasma levels of FVIII activity
  • Neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) to VWF and Factor VIII have occurred following administration of wilate®. Test for neutralizing antibodies if plasma VWF and/or Factor VIII level fail to increase as expected or if bleeding is not controlled after wilate® administration
  • wilate® is made from human plasma and carries the risk of transmitting infectious agents

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions (≥ 1%) in clinical trials on VWD were hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria, chest discomfort, and dizziness. The most common adverse reaction (≥ 1%) in clinical trials in hemophilia A was pyrexia (fever).

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