This prospective, non-interventional time and motion study will evaluate the costs of healthcare resource utilization associated with the administration of trastuzumab (Herceptin) SC and IV formulations in HER2-positive EBC. This is a sub-study of the clinical study MO22982 (NCT01401166/PrefHer).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
36
Trastuzumab will be given on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle for a total of 18 cycles. Dosage will be according to the local labeling: 600 milligrams (mg) SC or 6 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) via IV infusion. For those assigned to the IV arm or if IV treatment is delayed \>1 week, an initial loading/reloading dose of 8 mg/kg will be given instead. Due to the observational nature of this study, trastuzumab is not an investigational product but will be supplied in the MO22982 trial. Each route/device (SC single-use injection device, SC vial/syringe, IV infusion) will be observed in at least 12 episodes of care.
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Maidstone, United Kingdom
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
Monetary Cost of Health Care Resources Used Per Episode of Care in Administration of Trastuzumab Single-Use Injection Device
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time was estimated using hourly salary data from National Health Service (NHS) reference costs. Consumable supplies were costed using hospital pharmacy data and online sources. Analysis was limited to only those items with an individual cost of £0.05 or more. Monetary cost of health care resources was determined by adding the costs of consumable supplies and HCP time spent in the administration of trastuzumab single-use injection device during a single episode of care. The average monetary cost per episode was calculated and expressed in pounds.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Monetary Cost of Health Care Resources Used Per Episode of Care in Administration of Trastuzumab SC Injection
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time was estimated using hourly salary data from NHS reference costs. Consumable supplies were costed using hospital pharmacy data and online sources. Analysis was limited to only those items with an individual cost of £0.05 or more. Monetary cost of health care resources was determined by adding the costs of consumable supplies and HCP time spent in the administration of trastuzumab SC injection during a single episode of care. The average monetary cost per episode was calculated and expressed in pounds.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Monetary Cost of Health Care Resources Used Per Episode of Care in Preparation and Administration of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time was estimated using hourly salary data from NHS reference costs. Consumable supplies were costed using hospital pharmacy data and online sources. Analysis was limited to only those items with an individual cost of £0.05 or more. Monetary cost of health care resources was determined by adding the costs of consumable supplies and HCP time spent in the preparation and administration of trastuzumab IV infusion during a single episode of care. The average monetary cost per episode was calculated and expressed in pounds.
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Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Task-Specific HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab Single-Use Injection Device
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab single-use injection device was recorded during each episode of care. The average task-specific HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Task-Specific HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab SC Injection
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab SC injection was recorded during each episode of care. The average task-specific HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Task-Specific HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab IV infusion was recorded during each episode of care. The average task-specific HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Task-Specific HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Preparation of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the preparation of trastuzumab IV infusion was recorded during each episode of care. The average task-specific HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab Single-Use Injection Device
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab single-use injection device was recorded during each episode of care. Total HCP time was determined by adding together the time spent on all tasks. The average total HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab SC Injection
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab SC injection was recorded during each episode of care. Total HCP time was determined by adding together the time spent on all tasks. The average total HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the administration of trastuzumab IV infusion was recorded during each episode of care. Total HCP time was determined by adding together the time spent on all tasks. The average total HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total HCP Time Required Per Episode of Care in the Preparation of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. HCP time spent on each pre-specified task in the preparation of trastuzumab IV infusion was recorded during each episode of care. Total HCP time was determined by adding together the time spent on all tasks. The average total HCP time per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Number of Consumable Medical Supplies Used Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab Single-Use Injection Device
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Consumable medical supplies used in the administration of trastuzumab single-use injection device were counted during a single episode of care. The average number of each type of consumable used per episode was calculated.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Number of Consumable Medical Supplies Used Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab SC Injection
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Consumable medical supplies used in the administration of trastuzumab SC injection were counted during a single episode of care. The average number of each type of consumable used per episode was calculated.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Number of Consumable Medical Supplies Used Per Episode of Care in the Administration of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Consumable medical supplies used in the administration of trastuzumab IV infusion were counted during a single episode of care. The average number of each type of consumable used per episode was calculated.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Number of Consumable Medical Supplies Used Per Episode of Care in the Preparation of Trastuzumab IV Infusion
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Consumable medical supplies used in the preparation of trastuzumab IV infusion were counted during a single episode of care. The average number of each type of consumable used per episode was calculated.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total Participant Time Per Episode of Care Spent in the Care Unit for Administration of Trastuzumab
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Arrival and discharge times were recorded to determine the total time spent in the care unit during a single episode of care. The average time spent in the care unit per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year
Total Participant Time Per Episode of Care Spent in the Chair for Administration of Trastuzumab
The study observed 36 episodes of care (12 per study arm) to collect data on infusion/injection-related tasks. Start and stop 'chair' times were recorded to determine the total time spent in the treatment chair during a single episode of care. The average time spent in the chair per episode was calculated and expressed in minutes.
Time frame: Data collection up to 1 year