People with ITP need more options
People living with ITP don't feel their needs are being addressed
This leaves a lot of people struggling:
In a survey out of 80 people:
Only 25% of people with ITP reported feeling that their condition is well controlled.
In a review of insurance claims databases for patients with primary ITP:
Many people needed emergency treatment to help stop or prevent bleeding. Use of emergency treatments was more common in patients with newly diagnosed ITP.
Existing treatments for ITP come with challenges
Current treatments for ITP focus on stopping active bleeding and reducing the risk of further bleeding. They don’t address every aspect of the disease, and not all people respond to treatment the same way.
Side effects can add to the challenge
Some treatments come with unwanted side effects, complicated dosing, or may not provide lasting results, which makes it difficult to continue taking them over long periods of time.
“When I first start a new treatment, I think to myself, what would be the side effects? Will I be okay after a few days or will I feel worse? That can sometimes play on my mind.”
Sofi, a real patient with ITP
New therapies for ITP are currently being studied in clinical trials
Ongoing research is working to better address the multiple sides of ITP by targeting its underlying causes.
In the meantime, recognizing how ITP affects your daily life and discussing these challenges with your doctor can help you get the support you need.
