A randomized clinical trial of prophylaxis in children with hemophilia A (the ESPRIT Study).

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Abstract

Prevention of arthropathy is a major goal of hemophilia treatment. While studies in adults have demonstrated an impact of prophylaxis on the incidence of joint bleeds and patients' well-being in terms of improved quality of life (QoL), it is unclear whether or not prophylaxis influences the outcome and perception of well- of children with hemophilia.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number4
ISSN1538-7933
Publication statusPublished - 2011
pubmed 21255253