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Pilot of Preemptive Pharmacogenetics in Medically Underserved Patients

Clinical Implementation Pilot of Preemptive Pharmacogenetic Testing in Medically Underserved Patient Populations

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04630093
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-11-16
Start date
2021-05-13
Completion date
2022-06-22
Last updated
2023-10-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pharmacogenetic Testing

Keywords

Pharmacogenetics, Medically underserved, Implementation, Effectiveness

Brief summary

This is a pragmatic clinical trial of 100 patients who self-identify as black or Latino. Patients with active prescriptions for at least 3 medications and a medication change within the past 6-months will be recruited from the University of Florida (UF) Health primary care clinics for panel-based pharmacogenetic testing. Participants will be followed for 6 months and will undergo assessments with the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) three times (baseline visit, 3-month visit, and 6-month visit post pharmacogenetic testing). In addition, data on effectiveness outcomes and socioeconomic measures will be collected via the electronic health record (EHR) and patient report. Participation is expected to last approximately 6 months and the study will be open for approximately 12-14 months.

Detailed description

Little information exists regarding clinical implementation of pharmacogenetics in medically underserved patient populations. Preliminary data indicate that underserved patients are prescribed a higher rate of drugs associated with pharmacogenetic guidelines (pharmacogenetic drugs). Thus, an important knowledge gap exists regarding the use of pharmacogenetic in a patient population that may be the most likely to clinically benefit. The objective of this study is to develop key feasibility data to equitably advance preemptive pharmacogenetic testing within UF Health, and to generate important preliminary data to support future larger studies. This objective will be accomplished by pursuing three specific aims: (1) assess the feasibility of preemptive pharmacogenetic clinical implementation in primary care clinics predominantly serving medically underserved patients; (2) understand perspectives about preemptive pharmacogenetic among key stakeholders in the primary care clinics predominantly serving medically underserved patients; and (3) identify specific socioeconomic characteristics most strongly associated pharmacogenetic drug prescription rate. One hundred patients who self-identify as black or Latino with active prescriptions for at least 3 medications, one of which can be informed by panel-based pharmacogenetic testing, and a medication change within the past 6-months will be recruited from UF Health primary care clinics for panel-based pharmacogenetic testing. Participants will be followed for 6 months and will undergo assessments with the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM) three times (at baseline and then again during the 3and 6-month follow-up post pharmacogenetic testing). In addition, data on effectiveness outcomes and socioeconomic measures will be collected via the EHR and patient report. Records for patients receiving care at UF Health primary care clinics will be screened based on inclusion/exclusion criteria for participation in the study. Those that meet criteria will be offered participation. Participation is expected to last approximately 6 months and the study will be open for approximately 12-14 months.

Interventions

A DNA sample by saliva (via mouthwash swish and expectorate collection) or buccal cell (via buccal brush) will be obtained for pharmacogenetic testing and questionnaires will be administered at baseline and then again at 3 months and 6 months after receiving PGx results.

Sponsors

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Florida
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Adults (18 years or older) with active prescriptions for at least 3 medications documented within the EHR. * At least 1 drug/drug class that could be informed by the pharmacogenetics test panel available at the UF. * A medication change within the past 6 months (associated with a healthcare provider encounter). * Self-identify as black or Latino.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with any history of pharmacogenetic testing within the EHR.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Global Patient Treatment Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 monthsThe primary feasibility outcome will be change in patient treatment satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) to synthesize a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Patient Treatment Effectiveness Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 monthsChange in patient treatment effectiveness satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.
Change in Patient Treatment Side Effect Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 monthsChange in patient treatment side effect satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.
Change in Patient Treatment Convenience Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 monthsChange in patient treatment convenience satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic Genotyping
All patients will receive clinical preemptive pharmacogenetic testing. Genotype results and consult notes will returned in the EHR pre-emptively. Data on implementation success metrics and PROs via patient report and TSQM measures will be collected. In addition, data on effectiveness outcomes and socioeconomic measures will be collected via the EHR and patient report, respectively. Panel-based pharmacogenetic genotyping: A DNA sample by saliva (via mouthwash swish and expectorate collection) or buccal cell (via buccal brush) will be obtained for pharmacogenetic testing and questionnaires will be administered at baseline and then again at 3 months and 6 months after receiving PGx results.
99
Total99

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPanel-based Pharmacogenetic Genotyping
Age, Continuous54.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.8
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
12 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
87 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
86 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
10 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
99 participants
Reported annual household income
$25,001-$50,000
20 Participants
Reported annual household income
$50,001-$75,000
3 Participants
Reported annual household income
$75,001-$100,000
3 Participants
Reported annual household income
Greater than $100,000
1 Participants
Reported annual household income
Less than $25,000
28 Participants
Reported annual household income
Unknown
44 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
78 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
21 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 99
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 99
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 99

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Global Patient Treatment Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)

The primary feasibility outcome will be change in patient treatment satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) to synthesize a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Global Patient Treatment Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)Baseline59.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.9
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Global Patient Treatment Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 months64.4 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.6
Comparison: Baseline vs. 6 months after receiving panel-based pharmacogenetic testingp-value: 0.001Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Change in Patient Treatment Convenience Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)

Change in patient treatment convenience satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Convenience Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)baseline67.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.2
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Convenience Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 months70.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.7
Secondary

Change in Patient Treatment Effectiveness Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)

Change in patient treatment effectiveness satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Effectiveness Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)baseline59.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.4
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Effectiveness Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 months63.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.7
Secondary

Change in Patient Treatment Side Effect Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)

Change in patient treatment side effect satisfaction between baseline and 6 months after pharmacogenetic testing. This patient reported outcome will be measured via the TSQM. The TSQM is a validated tool that assesses three medication-related domains (effectiveness, side effects, and convenience) and a global satisfaction score. TSQM domain scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores representing higher satisfaction for that each domain.

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Side Effect Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)6 months85.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24
Panel-based Pharmacogenetic GenotypingChange in Patient Treatment Side Effect Satisfaction Measured by the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)baseline84.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026