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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 132, No. Supplement 1 ( 2018-11-29), p. 2468-2468
    Abstract: Type 2 von Willebrand disease (VWD) includes a wide range of qualitative abnormalities of von Willebrand factor (VWF) function and structure resulting in various bleeding phenotypes. Variants 2A, 2B and 2M are mainly related to abnormal interaction of VWF with platelets and/or the subendothelium. Mucocutaneous bleeds such as epistaxis, menorrhagia and gastro-intestinal bleedings are the most frequently reported in these subtypes, while in patients with type 2N VWD characterized by a defective binding of VWF to FVIII, a phenotype with symptoms suggestive of mild/moderate hemophilia A is common. Are type 2 VWD female patients' bleeding score, clinical phenotype and impairment of Quality of Life (QoL) more severe than the males' ones? To answer this question, we report here results of VWD type 2 patients enrolled in the French Heath related Quality of Life study: WiSH-QoL. This study is conducted with the French Reference Centre for von Willebrand Disease (CRMW). Clinical phenotype such as bleeding score (Tosetto score), biological profile and genotype are documented. Clinical characteristics and therapeutic approach are also recorded. Patients are treated with WILFACTIN®, triple-secured plasma-derived VWF with a low factor VIII content. Information on socio-demographic and resources consumption are gathered by patients in their diary. HRQoL is assessed with the generic SF-36 (for adults), the chronic-generic DISABKIDS Short Form (for children and adolescents), the VWD-specific HRQoL questionnaire VWD-QoL (for adults, children, adolescents and parents with a proxy version), the VWD-specific treatment satisfaction assessment VWD-Sat (for adults and parents with a proxy version). The Impact on Family (IOF) Scale is dedicated to caregivers of children with VWD. At least 350 patients will be followed during 2 years. During the recruitment period (Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2017), 357 patients were enrolled. At the time of this analysis, data at inclusion on 355 patients were evaluable. Focus was made on the 226 type 2 VWD patients: 141 (62.4%) females and 85 (37.6%) males, median age and range at study entry 32.7 (1-78) and 26.4 (1-83) years, respectively. The majority of them were adults with 101 (71.6%) females and 49 (57.6%) males. 76 patients were below 18 years (40 (28.4%) females and 36 (42.4%) males). In the female subgroup, 81 were women of child-bearing age (15-50 y.o), 27 under 15 years with 21 prepubertal children and 33 above 50 years. The median age at diagnosis was 11.5 years (range 0-78) associated with a family history of VWD in the majority of patients (178, 78.8%), earlier in males' life (6 y) than in females (15 y). The first substitutive treatment by VWF was administered at a median age of 19.0 years (range 0-78), with 13.0 years for males compared to 23.5 y for females. At baseline, 23 (10.2%) patients (12 females and 11 males) had reported GI manifestations. The patients were 64 patients with type 2A, 52 with type 2B, 68 with type 2M, 12 with type 2N and 30 with type 2 unspecified. The median Tosetto bleeding score (BS) reported for 202 patients was +7.0 (range -1 to 25), higher +8.0 (range -1 to 25) in female compared to +5.0 (range 0 to 21) in male patients. It was also able to distinguish disease severity by variants as shown in table1. Whatever the variants (2A, 2B, 2M and 2N VWD,) the women of child-bearing age group had the highest BS. At enrollment, 62 female patients (44.0%) have already received a concomitant treatment with Iron, oral contraceptive, intra-uterine device. In the group of 64 women who had experienced a total of 136 deliveries (mainly vaginal deliveries (107, 78.7%) and C. Section (29, 21.3%)), the mean number of childbirth was 2.1 (range 1-5). Post-Partum Hemorrhages occured in 42 of these cases (31.3%), mainly within 48 hours after giving birth in 27 cases (67.5%) out of the 40 cases with available data. Were also found differences in both Physical and Mental Component Score of the generic SF-36 with higher impairments in HRQoL in adults females than in males (PCS 54.04 vs 55.22) MCS (44.71 vs. 47.85). The same tendency was seen with the Normalized Global score VWD-Specific in adults with higher score in females than in males (17.26 vs 13.91). This study with HRQoL results will bring a deeper insight into type 2 VWD patients' real daily life. These findings may teach us what would be the best care for VWD patients and especially for females who need definitely specific health care throughout their fertile life. Disclosures Borel-Derlon: Octapharma: Other: Clinical Research Investigator; LFB: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Shire: Other: Principal investigator; Novonordisk: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Sobi: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. Desprez:LFB: Other: Investigator. Volot:LFB: Other: Investigator. Pan-Petesch:LFB: Other: Investigator. Chatelanaz:LFB: Employment. Doriat-Robin:LFB: Employment. Veyradier:LFB: Other: Investigator. Von Mackensen:LFB: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees.
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 128, No. 22 ( 2016-12-02), p. 1395-1395
    Abstract: Background: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder with a prevalence of 1% in the general population. VWD results from a deficiency in or a dysfunction of von Willebrand factor which is a protein that is necessary for normal platelet adhesion and protection of factor VIII from proteolysis in the circulation. Nevertheless, prevalence of the most symptomatic forms such as bleeds requiring replacement treatment and /or hospitalization is about 0.01%. Although VWD affects both genders, there is a higher proportion in females than in males.VWD seems to be more symptomatic in women because of their reproductive life. Women with VWD have an increased bleeding risk in numerous situations including anemia, menorrhagia, bleeding during pregnancy, postpartum hemorrhage and impairments in their quality of life (QoL).The prevalence of menorrhagia in women with VWD is 74-92%. According to the Francecoag Network, the referral-based prevalence of moderate-to-severe VWD patients is about 1,750 cases in France. Aim: Since the disease and its treatment can affect every-day life of patients and their families, a French HRQoL Study (WiSH-QoL) exploring this impact started 22 months ago. Methods: This non-interventional 5-year study evaluates patients HRQoL and costs of care in France. At least 350 patients will be followed for 24 months in minimum 30 centers. HRQoL is assessed with the generic SF-36 and the disease-specific VWD-QoL questionnaires. Bleeding severity was measured using the Tosetto Bleeding Score (BS). Results: Since October 2014, 245 patients have been included. We present here the first interim analysis with a focus on the female group. At the first interim analysis, data from 140 patients were documented: 91 adults with a median age of 40.0 years [18.3-78.0] and 49 children with a median age of 10.1 years [2.9-17.5] . VWD Types were already identified for 122 (87%) of these patients: 33 with VWD type 1 (27%) including 5 type 1 Vicenza; 76 type 2 (62%) and 13 type 3 (11%). The median Tosetto bleeding score reported for 124 patients (males and females) was +7 ranging from -1 to +28. From the 95 female patients, 70 were aged ≥18 years, 21 were adolescents between 8-17 years and 4 were girls below 4 years of age. Median age was 29.4 (range 4.3-78.0) years. A total of 25 women had type 1 VWD (31%), 49 had type 2 VWD (60%), and 7 had type 3 VWD (9%), for 14 patients VWD type is undetermined. The median Tosetto bleeding score of the female group was +8 ranging from -1 to +28. Out of 95 patients, 45 patients (47.4%) have received a concomitant treatment due to menorrhagia, such as iron therapy, oral contraceptive, levonorgestrel intrauterin system: 5/21 patients in the group between 8 and 17 years and 40/70 in the group ≥18 years. Out of the 60 women of childbearing potential defined as age between 15-50 years, 6 women were pregnant at time of inclusion. A total of 46 patients, aged 18 years or more have had obstetrical history prior to study inclusion. The mean number of childbirth was more than 2 i.e 2.39 range (1-8) per woman, 75% of these deliveries were natural delivery and 25% were caesarean section. Out of 108 deliveries, 28 (26%) were experienced with post-partum hemorrhages. Conclusions: With the results of the WiSH-QoL study, the first prospective study of von Willebrand disease conducted in France, especially the VWD-specific evaluation of HRQoL and treatment satisfaction a deeper insight will be gathered into the patients' daily life, their perception of well-being and their specific health care needs. With the additional domain 'pregnancy' included in the French version of the VWD-QoL questionnaire for female adult patients, it will possible to better understand how women may be affected by VWD during childbearing years. Disclosures Borel-Derlon: LFB: Other: Reference expert and national coordinator for VWD; Octapharma: Research Funding; NovoNordisk: Other: Expert for scientific committee; Shire - Baxalta: Research Funding. Chatelanaz:LFB Biomedicaments: Employment. Doriat-Robin:LFB Biomedicaments: Employment. von Mackensen:SOBI: Research Funding; Shire: Research Funding.
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 120, No. 21 ( 2012-11-16), p. 3375-3375
    Abstract: Abstract 3375 Introduction: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is relative to an abnormality, either quantitative or qualitative, of von Willebrand factor (VWF). Among patients with severe VWD, pregnant women are at increased risk of bleeding especially for the peripartum period both for vaginal delivery and Caesarean section. In patients with type 3 VWD and in patients with a functional defect, the treatment with VWF is required for the prevention of bleeding during the delivery. Predisposition towards an increased risk of thrombosis in pregnant women is well establish and this predisposition to thrombosis results from the hypercoagulable state of pregnancy with increased factor VIII and VWF levels. As endogenous factor VIII production in patients with VWD is intact, the treatment with a VWF concentrate with a low factor VIII content provides hemostatic levels of factor VIII, by stabilization of endogenous factor VIII, while providing efficient primary hemostasis. We report the efficacy and safety of Wilfactin, a triple-secured VWF concentrate almost devoid of factor VIII, for the preventive treatment of bleeding during the delivery period. Methods: Data from 4 prospective multicenter studies including one fully monitored post-marketing study were pooled. As recommended in the protocols, if needed, the unscheduled childbirth was managed by VWF with the coadministration of factor VIII at the first infusion. When time permitted, two infusions of Wilfactin were administered: one at 12–24 hours and one 30 minutes-1 hour prior to childbirth. The investigators were asked to evaluate the efficacy on a 4-point scale (Excellent, Good, Moderate, None) at the end of treatment. Results: Across all studies, 22 VWD women delivered 24 children. Wilfactin was used to prevent bleeding in 9 vaginal deliveries in 9 women (3 type 1, 5 type 2 and 1 type) and 15 Cesarean deliveries in 13 women (3 type 1, 9 type 2 and 3 type 3). There were no notable differences in the evaluation of efficacy between vaginal and Caesarean deliveries. The efficacy was rated as ‘good/excellent’ in 20 of 21 (95%) evaluated deliveries and ‘moderate’ in one cesarean due to a moderate, but controlled bleeding. Blood transfusion was required for a retroplacental hematoma in one Cesarean section but the efficacy of the product was rated as excellent by the investigator. Over the total course of therapy for childbirth, the median dose per infusion was higher for vaginal delivery (42 IU/kg) than for Cesarean section (27 IU/kg). Women received more infusions for Cesarean section than for vaginal delivery (15 vs 8) and more treatment days (10 vs 6, respectively) but, the total dose per type of treatment was quite similar (374 vs 272 IU/kg). A priming dose of factor VIII at the first infusion of Wilfactin was given to ensure rapid coagulation before starting 5 Cesarean sections and 4 vaginal deliveries. For 4 other Cesarean sections, the hemostatic level of factor VIII was achieved by an initial infusion of Wilfactin 12 to 24 hours before the procedure. No special measures to increase factor VIII were required for the other 11 deliveries. The overall tolerability was very good; neither VWF inhibitor nor thrombotic complications were reported. An additional data is to note that 2 patients were treated with long-term prophylaxis regimen during pregnancy because of placental hematoma. Conclusion: Good hemostatic efficacy, absence of thrombotic or other severe complications shown in the clinical trials with Wilfactin are encouraging for its use in the management of pregnant VWD women for vaginal delivery or Cesarean section. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 118, No. 21 ( 2011-11-18), p. 383-383
    Abstract: Abstract 383FN2 Introduction: Von Willebrand disease (VWD), the inherited bleeding disorder is related to a quantitative or functional defect of von Willebrand factor (VWF). As VWF serves as a carrier for factor VIII (FVIII) in plasma, some VWD types involve low FVIII binding and thus low FVIII levels. International consensus confirms that VWF:RCo is the main predictor in controlling bleeding from mucous membranes in VWD patients. On the other hand, it is recognized that FVIII is the main factor involved in surgical hemostasis. Conversely, high levels of FVIII may increase thrombogenic risk. Thus, the management of surgical procedures in all VWD types needs to be evaluated in terms of coadministration of exogenous FVIII. We report the efficacy and safety of a high purity plasma-derived, triple-secured, VWF concentrate with a low FVIII content (WILFACTIN/ WILLFACT) in preventive treatment of bleeding during surgical procedure and delivery in patients when desmopressin treatment alone is ineffective or contra-indicated. Methods: Five prospective multicenter studies including one post-marketing study were conducted between January 1999 and July 2009. Data from 4 completed prospective multicenter studies and data from one interim analysis were pooled and analyzed. The investigators were asked to assess efficacy according to the clinical response at time of hospital discharge. Results: One hundred and forty one patients (51 males, 90 females) with a mean age of 35 years (1–84) and body weight of 66 kg (10–120) underwent 215 procedures (206 surgeries and 9 deliveries by natural route). A total of 52 (37%) patients had basal FVIII:C levels 〈 20% whereas 43 (30%) had 〉 40%: 29 patients (21%) had type 1 VWD; 81 (57%), type 2; 27 (19%), type 3; and 4 (3%), unspecified. Dental procedures (54) represented a quarter of the procedures. Others were gyneco-obstetrical (45), orthopedic (37), digestive (35), general (28) and other location (16). As shown in Table 1, baseline FVIII levels were corrected before surgery if necessary, in 155/214* (72 %) of the procedures, either by capturing natural FVIII activity after a 12–24 h lag-time post VWF infusion (83 procedures) or by FVIII concentrate co-administered with WILFACTIN/ WILLFACT (72 procedures). The VWF concentrate was always administered alone after the procedure, due to enhanced stabilization of endogenous FVIII. For type 3, the median daily dose and mean number of infusions, including post-surgical prophylaxis, were 55 IU/kg and 6.0 respectively, while for type 1 and 2, the median daily dose was 47 and 53 IU/kg respectively and 4 infusions. Hemostatic efficacy was rated as excellent (114) or good (29) in 99% of evaluated procedures (n=144). Fifteen patients received packed red cells in addition to the concentrate. The overall tolerability was very good; neither VWF inhibitor nor thrombotic complications were reported. Conclusions: Based on prospective studies conducted in a large cohort of European patients (N=141), a VWF with a low FVIII content (WILFACTIN/WILLFACT) was shown to be effective and safe for the clinical management of patients with various types of VWD administered for surgical prophylaxis and delivery. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 108, No. 11 ( 2006-11-16), p. 4052-4052
    Abstract: This non-interventional study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of WILFACTIN® when used for up to 3 years of treatment of bleeding episodes at hospital, for home-self treatment or prevention of surgical bleeding by patients with von Willebrand disease (VWD). The study is set up according to the Note for guidance CPMP/BPWG/220/02. Thirty six French centers enrolled 65 patients. Data from 48 patients (26 females, 22 males) were available for this 19-month interim analysis. Patients ages ranged from 11 months to 83.5 years (median, 38.5 years): 8 had type 1, 25 type 2, and 15 type 3 VWD. Baseline VWF:RCo and FVIII:C levels were less than 20 IU/dl in 37 and 20 patients respectively. The mean observation period was 155 days. A total of 1094 infusions were administered in 39 patients, 15% for spontaneous or trauma bleeds, 23% for invasive or surgical procedures, 59% for long-term prophylaxis and 3% short-term prophylaxis. The mean infusion dosage (VWF:RCo IU/kg body weight) ranged from 35.5 to 77.7 for 10 major bleeds, 23.9 to 53.2 for 25 surgeries and 27.2 to 58.2 for 8 patients with long-term prophylaxis treatment. The majority of subjects for long-term prophylaxis had type 3 VWD (6/8) and all were more than 12 years old. Indications for prophylaxis have included mucosal bleeds for 5 patients and joint bleeds for 3 patients. The number of prophylactic infusions ranged between 1 to 3 per week and these regimens, guided by the bleeding pattern of each patient, yielded favorable results in the prevention of bleeding episodes. Only 7 bleeds occurred less than 72 hours following infusion (7/642 infusions). To date (April 2006), one patient experienced 2 non serious possibly drug-related adverse events: moderate blood pressure increase with chest pain. No cases of thrombosis were reported following treatment. No cases of VWF inhibitor development. The results of this interim analysis of post-marketing survey confirm the safety and efficacy of WILFACTIN® for treatment of VWD, particularly for home self-treatment including long-term prophylaxis, and validate the results documented in previously reported clinical trials.
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