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NCT Number: NCT06150534

At-Home Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Using Alexa Skill

The main aim of this study is to determine the impact of digital health technology, such as Alexa Skill, used to support the initiation of home-based subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) treatment, treatment management, and overall participant experience.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Research Triangle Park

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27709, United States

About this study

This is a non-interventional, observational study to identify relevant concepts of SCIG treatment experience, as well as satisfaction regarding Alexa skill-assisted SCIG initiation, infusion, and disease/therapy management.

The study will enroll approximately 36 participants (26 patients/caregivers and 10 healthcare professionals [HCPs]). Participants will be enrolled into following observational Cohorts:

  • Adult patients with primary immunodeficiency (PID)
  • Caregivers of patients with a self-reported diagnosis of PID
  • HCPs who prescribe SCIG for patients with PID

Interviews will be conducted by a trained qualitative research interviewer with patients, caregivers, and HCPs, and self-reported data will be collected.

This trial will be conducted in the United States. The overall duration of the study will be approximately 4 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients and caregivers:

  • Adult patient (aged 18 years or older) with PID who recently initiated (within 4 months) or will soon initiate (within 30 days) HyQvia or Cuvitru at home or caregiver (aged 18 years or older) supporting participants (any age) with PID who recently initiated (within 4 months) or will soon initiate (within 30 days) HyQvia or Cuvitru at home.
  • Patient has a self-reported physician diagnosis of PID.
  • Resides in the US or US territories.
  • Can speak and read English fluently.
  • Able to participate in an interview(s).
  • Must have a wireless network (Wi-Fi) at home (cannot be a wireless hotspot).
  • Must have an existing Amazon account.
  • Must be willing to receive an Amazon Echo Show device and connect the device to Wi-Fi.
  • Must have a smartphone and be willing to download and use the Alexa application to access the Alexa Skill test.

Additional criteria for patients and caregivers completing qualitative debriefing interviews:

  • Must have at least 2 SCIG infusions (HyQvia or Cuvitru) at a residential home or residential assisted living facility within 6 to12 weeks.
  • Must attest to use of Alexa Skill to support at-home SCIG infusions.

For HCPs:

  • Resides in the US or US territories.
  • Must be an immunologist or registered nurse/nurse practitioner.
  • Licensed to practice in the US.
  • Can speak and read English fluently.
  • Able to participate in a debriefing interview.
  • Willing to provide informed consent.
  • Must have a wireless network (Wi-Fi).
  • Must have an existing Amazon account.
  • Must be willing to receive an Amazon Echo Show device and connect the device to Wi-Fi.
  • Must have a smartphone and be willing to download and use the Alexa application to access the Alexa Skill test.
  • Must attest to exploration of Alexa Skill as a support tool for patients and caregivers administering SCIG infusions at home.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who were previously on SCIG and transitioned to either HyQvia or Cuvitru SCIG product will be excluded.

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

This is a non-interventional study.

Primary outcomes

  1. Identify Participant Experience, Including Convenience and Satisfaction, With Alexa Skill

    Time frame: 4 months

    Qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, and HCPs who will be using the Alexa Skill to support initiation of SCIG for PID to characterize their experience, including convenience and satisfaction. Qualitative interviews will be semi-structured to comprehensively assess confidence and satisfaction, but also open-ended to give patients, families, and HCPs freedom to discuss their experience.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Takeda

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating the Treatment Experience During Initiation of Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Replacement (SCIG) Therapy at Home Using Alexa Skill

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 29, 2023
Registry last updated
Jun 13, 2025

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