RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07187661

Intra-Articular Bevacizumab for Preventing Recurrent Hemarthrosis in Hemophilia With Chronic Synovitis

Efficacy of Intra-Articular Bevacizumab in Preventing Recurrent Hemarthrosis in Hemophilia Patients With Chronic Synovitis: A Pre- and Post-Design Study


Sponsor

Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

Sep 9, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder characterized by deficiency of clotting factors, leading to increased bleeding tendencies. The most common complications are joint bleeds (hemarthroses), which cause chronic changes in joints and ultimately disability. Recurrent hemarthroses often result from chronic synovitis in target joints of patients with hemophilia, a process driven by Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) mediated pathological angiogenesis. Intra-articular administration of Bevacizumab, a VEGF neutralizing monoclonal antibody, may block this process and reduce the frequency of recurrent joint bleeds. This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of intra-articular Bevacizumab for preventing recurrent hemarthrosis in patients with hemophilia and chronic synovitis.


Eligibility

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This clinical trial is studying a drug called Intra-articular Bevacizumab for people with chronic synovitis and hemophilia. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations.

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Interventions

DRUGIntra-articular Bevacizumab

This clinical trial investigates the intra-articular injection of Bevacizumab, a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF). The intervention functions by binding to and neutralizing VEGF-A, thereby blocking the pathogenic angiogenesis and vascular permeability that characterizes chronic hemophilic synovitis. For administration, the first four patients will receive a dose of 20 mg in 0.8 mL per injection, and if this is well-tolerated without major toxicities, the dose for all subsequent patients will be increased to 40 mg in 1.6 mL. Each injection will be administered directly into the target joint (knee, elbow, or ankle) once every 28 days for a total of four doses. Crucially, all injections will be performed only after appropriate prophylactic factor replacement to mitigate any procedure-related bleeding risk.


Locations(2)

Hayatabad Medical Complex

Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

Institute of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine (IPDM)

Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan

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