The study will provide information on outcomes in people with type 1 Gaucher disease when they are treated with velaglucarase alfa (also called VPRIV), under standard care. Standard care means the participant will be treated according to the clinic's standard practice. The study sponsor will not be involved in how participants are treated with VPRIV, will provide instructions on how the clinic will record what happens during the study. VPRIV is a type of enzyme replacement therapy (also known as ERT). Before starting the study, participants must either have switched from substrate reduction therapies (SRT) to VPRIV or switched from other enzyme replacement therapies to SRT then finally to VPRIV. During this time, medical data will be collected from the participants' medical records. During the study, participants will be treated with VPRIV according to their clinic's standard practice. VPRIV is given by a slow injection into the vein, also known as an infusion. This will happen in the clinic or at home. The study will record if blood levels of specific substances remain stable or improve during the switch to treatment with VPRIV. Some of these substances will show if organs such as the liver or spleen are working well. Others are blood cells that help blood to clot, known as platelets. Another is a substance in a red blood cell used to carry oxygen around the body, known as hemoglobin. Participants will use a digital tool so they can be more involved in decision making in their treatment. The digital tool is a mobile phone app, in which each participant can log their daily activities, their general health and wellbeing, and other key information. Medical data will also be collected from the participants' charts during this time. Health problems of the participants will be recorded during the study to check if there were any side effects from VPRIV treatment. Participants will be in this study for up to 12 months.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
4
This is a chart review (prospective) data analysis study to describe the effect of the treatment change on the clinical parameters and patient reported outcomes (PROs) with the use of a digital engagement application (GD app) (to evaluate participants clinical engagement, shared decision making, emotional wellbeing, activities of daily living, goal attainment and Gaucher Disease specific measures).
This is a chart review (retrospective) data analysis study to describe the effect of the treatment change on the clinical parameters.
The Lysosomal and Rare Disorders Research and Treatment Center
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Number of Participants With Clinically Stable Hemoglobin (Hb) Concentration From Baseline up to Month 12
Hemoglobin concentration level was assessed from the blood sample. Clinical stability from baseline was calculated using prespecified threshold of hemoglobin concentration level less than (\<) 1.5 gram per deciliter (g/dl) decrease level. Number of participants with clinically stable hemoglobin from baseline up to Month 12 were reported.
Time frame: From Baseline up to Month 12
Number of Participants With Clinically Stable Platelet Count From Baseline in Platelet Count up to Month 12
Platelet count concentration level was assessed from the blood sample. Clinical stability from baseline was calculated using prespecified threshold of platelet count \< 25 percent (%) decrease levels. Number of participants with clinically stable platelet count from baseline up to Month 12 were reported.
Time frame: From Baseline up to Month 12
Number of Participants With Clinically Stable Liver Volume From Baseline up to Month 12
Clinical stability from baseline was calculated using prespecified threshold of liver volume \< 20 % increase, was assessed using ultrasound or Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI). Number of participants with clinically stable liver volume from baseline up to Month 12 were reported.
Time frame: From Baseline up to Month 12
Number of Participants With Clinically Stable Spleen Volume From Baseline up to Month 12
Clinical stability from baseline was calculated using prespecified threshold of spleen volume \< 25 % increase was assessed using ultrasound or MRI. Number of participants with clinically stable spleen volume from baseline up to Month 12 were reported.
Time frame: From Baseline up to Month 12
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered with a drug; it does not necessarily have to have a causal relationship with the treatment. An SAE was any event that resulted in: death; was life-threatening; required inpatient hospitalization or resulted in prolongation of existing hospitalization; persistent or significant disability/incapacity; was a congenital anomaly/birth defect or a medically important event. AEs included both SAEs, and non-serious AEs.
Time frame: From start of the study up to Month 12
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.