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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne, Canton of Vaud) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 2015 |
| Main results expected | December 2020 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | July 23, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT04484064 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.