Acute Risk Monitoring for Oncology Therapy Regimen
United States4,740 participantsStarted 2017-07-01
Plain-language summary
Patients undergoing outpatient infusion systemic therapy for cancer are at risk for potentially preventable, unplanned acute care in the form of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. These events impact patient outcomes, treatment decisions, and healthcare costs. To address this need, the Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services developed the chemotherapy measure (OP-35). Recent randomized controlled studies indicate that electronic health record (EHR)-based machine learning (ML) approaches accurately direct supportive care to reduce acute care during radiotherapy. This study aims to develop and prospectively validate ML approaches to predict the risk of OP-35 qualifying, potentially preventable, acute care events within 30 days of infusion systemic therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 18 years or older diagnosed with cancer who receive care at UCSF and/or one of the UCSF affiliate locations.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients under the age of 18.
* Patients receiving care as part of a clinical trial.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) for OP-35 prediction model.