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HemophiliaJanuary 2023Summary reviewed June 2026

A Weekly Injection Cut Hemophilia Bleeding Episodes by Three-Quarters

Researchers tested efanesoctocog alfa, a new once-weekly injection for people with severe hemophilia A. Patients who switched from their previous prevention treatment had 77% fewer bleeding episodes—dropping from about 3 bleeds per year to less than 1.

What the trial was testing

The XTEND-1 enrolled 159 patients with hemophilia. The study was sponsored by Bioverativ, a Sanofi company and tracked outcomes across the full group of patients who matched the trial's eligibility profile.

It was a large trial designed to confirm whether the treatment works well enough for wider use. Trials at this stage are designed to produce evidence regulators and physicians can act on — not just observations to follow up later.

What the results showed

Bleeding episodes dropped 77% with once-weekly efanesoctocog alfa compared to previous prevention treatment.

The New England journal of medicine · 2023 · NCT04161495

These findings — that patients had three-quarters fewer bleeds per year compared to their previous treatment — were published in the The New England journal of medicine and represent the headline result of the study.

Researchers tracked outcomes across 159 patients enrolled in the trial. The result was consistent enough across the group that the team felt confident reporting it.

What this means for patients

For patients with hemophilia, this result changes the calculus on what to ask their care team about. Whether it changes day-to-day care depends on factors like disease subtype, prior treatments, and where the patient is in their care journey.

What you can do now

Efanesoctocog alfa is FDA-approved and sold as Altuviiio. It's given once a week instead of the more frequent injections many hemophilia A treatments require. Ask your doctor if this extended-protection option might work for you.

Eligibility for the treatments mentioned above depends on specific test results and clinical history. Bring this summary, the trial name, and your most recent labs or pathology report to your next visit.