Hemophilia of North Carolina

Since 1977, in service to the people of North Carolina
affected by bleeding disorders

260 Town Hall Dr., Suite A, Morrisville, NC 27560
1-800-990-5557 (toll free)

Aging Research Study

July 23, 2011

Hemophilia of North Carolina, a non-profit 501c3 organization, is seeking research participants for a study entitled Health-related Quality of Life Among Older Men with Hemophilia. The two-year study, funded by BayerHealthCare Pharmaceuticals, is designed to obtain new knowledge about hemophilia and aging that may provide important information to enhance care. All persons aged 50 and over with a diagnosis of hemophilia are eligible to participate. Spouses and partners are also being recruited. All information will be kept confidential and no personal information will be released to third parties outside of Hemophilia of North Carolina.

Principal Investigator:

Susan Fletcher, PhD – Research and Special Programs Coordinator for Hemophilia of North Carolina

Co-Investigators:

Raj Kasthuri, MBBS, MD – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology

Cherie Rosemond, PT, PhD, GCS – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill – Institute on Aging

Additional information about the study is available (pdf, 82kb). Please feel free to share this information.

For more information and participation, please contact:

Dr. Susan Fletcher, Research and Special Programs Coordinator
Hemophilia of North Carolina
1-800-990-5557 (toll free)
sue.fletcher@hemophilia-nc.org