Facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin use in pediatric patients with primary or secondary immunodeficiency diseases

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Contributors

  • Ulrich Baumann - (Author)
  • Maria Fasshauer - (Author)
  • Christine Pausch - (Author)
  • Helmut Wittkowski - (Author)
  • Corinna Hermann - (Author)
  • David Pittrow - , Institute of Clinical Pharmacology (Author)
  • Michael Borte - (Author)

Abstract

Aim: While facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin (fSCIG) has been evaluated in pediatric patients with primary immunodeficiency diseases in clinical trials, real-world data are lacking. Materials & methods: This multicenter, retrospective, chart review study assessed fSCIG utilization in 30 patients less than 18 years old, with primary or secondary immunodeficiency diseases. Medical records were reviewed at fSCIG initiation and at 6 months. Results: Most (90%) patients received their first fSCIG infusion at a medical facility; by 6 months, all fSCIG infusions were administered at home by the patient/caregiver, the majority infusing every 3-4 weeks into a single site. No serious adverse drug reactions occurred. Conclusion: This study supports the feasibility and tolerability of administering fSCIG at home to pediatric patients with immunodeficiencies. Clinical Trial Registration: DRKS00015436 (German Clinical Trials Register).

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)135-143
Number of pages9
JournalImmunotherapy
Volume14
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85122749513

Keywords

Keywords

  • IGRT, PID, SID, fSCIG, facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin, immunoglobulin replacement therapy, pediatric, primary immunodeficiency diseases, secondary immunodeficiency diseases, utilization patterns