Chronic inflammatory demyelinating
polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral
nervous system characterized by the weakness and impaired sensory
function in the arms and legs. This disorder is caused by damage to the
myelin sheath, a fatty covering that wraps and protects nerve fibers.
The nerves stimulate muscle contraction and transmit sensory information
to the brain through electrical impulses. Myelin acts as an insulation
and allows efficient flow of electrical impulses through the nerve
fibers. In patients suffering from CIDP the immune system damages or
destroys the myelin due to which the nerve fibers become weak, this
leads to loss or weakening of the electrical impulses in the arms and
legs and cause weakness or loss of sensation. CIDP can occur at any age
and in both genders. However the frequency of incidence is high among
men as compared to women. The rate of recovery of the patient depends on
the early diagnosis of the disease. Most CIDP patients respond well to
the therapy if it is provided at the early stage of onset of the
disorder so that the damage to the peripheral nerves can be controlled
which contributes to the improved function and better quality of life
for the patient.
With increasing number of new cases of
CIDP and absence of permanent treatment is increasing the prevalence
rate of CIDP globally. According to the American Association of
Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine approximately 40,000
patients in the U.S. are affected by CIDP at any one time in time. The
growing prevalence rate is expected to boost demand for CIDP treatment
over the forecast period. Growing research in the field of CIDP
treatment is expected to deliver new drugs which in turn is expected to
increase the demand for CIDP treatment drugs over the forecast period.
As per the clinicaltrials.gov currently there are 38 ongoing clinical
trials for CIDP treatment. Organizations like GBS/CIDP Foundation
International are focusing on creating awareness about CIDP and similar
disorders by providing support to the patients and their families and
caregivers and are focusing on development of national and international
support groups. Awareness and support initiatives are expected to
propel revenue growth. However the awareness initiatives are gaining
traction in developed economies the awareness of CIDP and related
treatments remain low in emerging low income economies.
The CIDP treatment market is segmented by
treatment type and by geography. By treatment type the global CIDP
treatment market is segmented into corticosteroids, intravenous
immunoglobulin and plasmapheresis (plasma exchange). Along with the
primary treatment methods physicians also opt for of the treatments like
chemotherapy, physiotherapy for strengthening the muscles. The
secondary treatments are mainly preferred when primary treatments fail
or exhibit side effects on the patient’s health.
By geography the global CIDP treatment
market is segmented into five key regions: North America, Latin America,
Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and Africa (MEA). North
America and Europe are expected to dominate the CIDP treatment market
over the forecast period. Increasing research and awareness programs are
expected to promote revenue growth of CIDP treatment market in these
regions. Asia Pacific CIDP treatment market is expected to witness high
growth owing to high population which in turn is expected to increase
the prevalence rate of CIDP in this region. Latin America and MEA are
expected to follow up with the other regions owing to growing awareness,
growing healthcare infrastructure and increasing per capita healthcare
spending.
Some key participants in the CIDP
treatment market are Baxter International Inc., Kedrion S.p.A,
Octapharma AG, CSL Behring, Grifols, S.A. and others.
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