Currently, publicly funded standard of care testing in Ontario for stage IV lung cancer patients uses individual gene tests to look for mutations in the EGFR and ALK genes. This testing broadens treatment options for patients, however there are other gene mutations with corresponding targeted treatments that are not routinely tested for. This study will evaluate the utility and added value of using a next generation sequencing (NGS) panel, the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay v3, to profile stage IV lung cancer patients.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
134
Stage IV lung adenocarcinoma patients will have previously biopsied tumor tissue tested with the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Incremental actionable targets
Calculate the number of incremental actionable targets identified by the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay compared to current standard of care molecular profiling (EGFR, ALK) in patients with stage IV NSCLC.
Time frame: 8-12 weeks from Oncomine Comprehensive Assay testing
Number of clinical trial opportunities
Compile the number of clinical trial opportunities that patients with stage IV NSCLC would be eligible for based on targets identified by the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay compared to standard of care molecular profiling (EGFR, ALK).
Time frame: 1 year from Oncomine Comprehensive Assay testing
Test turnaround time
Calculate the time to receive Oncomine Comprehensive Assay results compared to the standard of care tissue molecular test turnaround time (EGFR, ALK).
Time frame: To be assessed after accruing 50 patients (up to 2.5 years) and after 100 patients (up to 5 years).
Financial feasibility
Perform a cost consequence analysis to evaluate financial feasibility of the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay.
Time frame: To be assessed after accruing 50 patients (up to 2.5 years) and after 100 patients (up to 5 years).
Patient willingness-to-pay
Evaluate patient willingness-to-pay for using a next generation sequencing assay, like the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay, using a validated patient survey.
Time frame: To be assessed after accruing 50 patients (up to 2.5 years) and after 100 patients (up to 5 years).
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