Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Optimizing targeted cancer therapies and medication adherence

Official title: Optimization of Targeted Anticancer Therapies: a Systematic Collection and Modeling of Pharmacokinetic Data and Elaboration of an Adherence Program

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · NCT04484064 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how well targeted cancer drugs work in the body and how to help patients stick to their medication plans to improve treatment outcomes.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lausanne, Canton of Vaud)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 2015
Main results expectedDecember 2020
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedJuly 23, 2020
Trial IDNCT04484064 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are cancer patients who are prescribed targeted anticancer therapies.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to make informed decisions or are under legal guardianship may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to understand how targeted anticancer drugs behave in the body and how patients adhere to their medication regimens. It includes an observational component to analyze drug concentration and its effects, as well as an interventional component focused on improving adherence to oral targeted therapies. By identifying factors that influence drug levels and adherence, the study seeks to tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs, potentially enhancing efficacy and reducing toxicity. The findings could lead to more personalized cancer treatment strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment outcomes for cancer patients through personalized medication management.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in optimizing cancer treatments through personalized approaches, suggesting potential success for this study as well.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Cancer patients to whom a targeted anticancer therapy is prescribed

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients incapable of judgment or participants under tutelage

Where it's running

  • Chuv
    Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Chantal Csajka, PharmD, PhD — Clinical Pharmacy Sciences
  • Study coordinator: Chantal Csajka, PharmD, PhD
  • Email: chantal.csajka@chuv.ch
  • Phone: 21 314 42 63

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.