NCT07786077 · Novartis Pharmaceuticals
A Study of Patients' Preferences for Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia Treatment
What this study is about
This study aims to evaluate treatment preferences of patients with Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) in the United States (US) by conducting a preference elicitation survey.
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This study aims to evaluate treatment preferences of patients with Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) in the United States (US) by conducting a preference elicitation survey.
Primary outcome measures
Preference Weights for Treatment Attributes
Time frame: 1 Day
MDT will be used to elicit trade-offs that participants with ITP are willing to make between multiple treatment attributes. Preference weights will be estimated for each treatment attribute included in the MDT. Higher preference weights indicate treatment attributes that have a stronger influence on preferences, while lower weights indicate treatment attributes that have a weaker influence.
Maximum Acceptable Risk (MAR) and Minimum Acceptable Benefit (MAB)
Time frame: 1 Day
To evaluate the benefit-risk trade-offs that participants are willing to make, marginal rates of substitutions (MRS) will be calculated based on the Dirichlet model. MRS will be represented as either MAR or MAB. * MAR measures the median maximum level of risk that participants are willing to tolerate in certain treatment attributes in return for a specified improvement in other treatment attributes. * MAB measures the median minimum level of benefit required in certain treatment attributes for participants to tolerate deteriorations in other treatment attributes.
Differences in Preference Weights Associated With Personal Characteristics
Time frame: 1 Day
Preference weights associated with personal characteristics will be assessed using covariate-adjusted Dirichlet regression. Personal characteristics include sociodemographic, clinical characteristics such as race/ethnicity, living location, employment status, level of education, clinical setting usually treated in, ITP symptoms, and treatment experience, as well as other characteristics such as participants' risk tolerance level, health literacy and numeracy level.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Currently living in the US.
- Aged 18 years and older on the day of providing informed consent.
- A diagnosis of primary ITP: a. For participants receiving first-line (1L) treatment for ITP: i. Diagnosed with primary ITP and started 1L corticosteroids within 3 months of diagnosis ii. Responded to 1L corticosteroid treatment \[with or without intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg)\] b. For participants receiving second-line (2L) treatment for ITP: i. Assessed as needing or are taking thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA) treatment for 2L treatment ii. Has previously been treated with a 1L corticosteroid (with or without IVIg) with insufficient response or relapse
Exclusion criteria
- For participants receiving 1L treatment for ITP only: Previous or current use of treatments different from corticosteroids and/or IVIg/anti-D immunoglobulin.
- For participants receiving 2L ITP treatment: Previous or current use of treatments different from corticosteroids, IVIg/anti-D immunoglobulin or one TPO-RA (i.e. patients who have used any treatment in a third-line setting are ineligible).
Where
- East Hanover, New Jersey
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Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 25, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations