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Consider appropriate patient types. Scarlette R., 17 years old. Student living with SMA. Scarlette hasn't received ITVISMA. Individuals shown were compensated for their time.

Emily

icon of adult woman in motorized wheelchair

History:
Age: 24 years old 
Treatment duration: 5 years, 10 months (following 16 years of supportive care) 
Current SMA treatment: nusinersen1 

 

Milestones1:
Sit without support: YES
Stand without assistance: NO
Walk without assistance: NO

Current status:
Emily is currently stable and plans to attend graduate school near home. Her schedule is about to get very busy, so she's looking for minimal interruptions.

Considerations:
As Emily prepares for the next phase of her life, she's thinking about potential scheduling problems and she wants a treatment that fits with her academic routine.

This hypothetical patient profile is based on patient experiences seen in clinical practice. This patient profile should not be used as a substitute for independent medical judgment. Models are for illustrative purposes and not actual patients. Individual results may vary. 

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Reference: 1. Data on file. OAV101 IT STRENGTH Clinical Study Report (CSR). Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp; 2025.