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Study protocol to assess polypharmacy and comorbidities in lung cancer
Hélène Pluchart1, Sébastien Bailly2, Jérôme Fauconnier3
1Pôle pharmacie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes, France; Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France; Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, CHU Grenoble Alpes, TIMC, 38000 Grenoble, France.
This study examines how multiple health conditions (comorbidities) and the use of many medications (polypharmacy) affect chemotherapy administration and survival in lung cancer patients. Findings will help clinicians optimize treatment for this complex patient group.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Lung cancer patients frequently have comorbidities, impacting treatment and survival.
- Polypharmacy is common in these patients and complicates care.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for effective lung cancer management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of polypharmacy and comorbidities on chemotherapy administration in lung cancer patients.
- To evaluate the effect of polypharmacy and comorbidities on survival outcomes.
- To demonstrate the feasibility of aggregating real-world data for clinical decision support.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective monocentric study of hospitalized lung cancer patients (2011-2015).
- Deterministic data linkage of four datasets.
- Kaplan-Meier method for chemotherapy administration probability.
- Cox and Fine-Gray models for survival and competing risks analysis.
Main Results:
- Feasibility of aggregating diverse real-world data sources will be demonstrated.
- The impact of polypharmacy and comorbidities on chemotherapy initiation will be quantified.
- The association between these factors and patient survival will be analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Aggregating real-world data can support clinical decision-making in lung cancer.
- Identifying inappropriate medications for patients with comorbidities and polypharmacy is a key goal.
- This research aims to rationalize treatment and improve outcomes for lung cancer patients.
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