New drug may let kids with hemophilia play sports safer

NCT ID NCT05022459

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether Emicizumab, a newer drug, prevents bleeding during sports better than standard Factor VIII in children with moderate to severe hemophilia A. About 72 kids aged 6 to 19 who already play sports and take one of these drugs will be followed. The goal is to see which drug leads to fewer bleeds during physical activity.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Emicizumab and Factor VIII

What this could lead to

If Emicizumab works better, it could allow kids with hemophilia A to play sports with fewer bleeds and less frequent injections.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (72 participants) comparing two existing drugs, so results may not apply to all patients. Bleeding risk remains.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemophilia A

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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  • Boston Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

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  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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  • Indiana Hemophilia & Thrombosis Center

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, United States

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  • Oklahoma Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

    RECRUITING

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States

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    Contact

  • Rady Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

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    Contact

  • Stanford University

    RECRUITING

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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