The aim of the CHOROS ORION study is to describe patients' clinical and self-reported outcomes of treatment with BGF in Italy through effectiveness, clinical and self-reported measures assessed pre- and post-treatment initiation, up to one year of observation period. The study will focus primarily on the change in self-perceived health status in the first 12 weeks of treatment. This will allow to assess the short-term impact of treatment, thus contributing to fill the gap of knowledge from the current available medical literature. Moreover, in order to provide also a broader view, patients will be followed up to 52 weeks, where possible. The study results will be interpreted in the context of an observational study design where multiple factors, in addition to the new treatment, may contribute to the treatment effect.
The therapeutic goal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management is mainly reduction of symptoms and severity of exacerbations.Triple therapy (the combination of an ICS, a LABA and a LAMA) in a single fixed-dose combination is a valuable development in the treatment of COPD. On top of treatment adherence enhancement \[Gaduzo et al., 2019\], trials showed triple therapy improving lung function, Patients-Reported Outcomes (PROs), health-related quality of life, as well as lowering exacerbations and hospitalization rate compared to dual or mono-therapy \[Bourbeau et al., 2021; Zheng et al, 2018\]. Budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate, hereafter BGF, is a maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe COPD who are not adequately treated by a combination of an ICS and a LABA, or a combination of a LABA and a LAMA. The availability of single-inhaler triple therapies in routine care may improve symptoms control, reduce exacerbation rate and COPD-related healthcare costs, thus leading to an improvement in patient health status and quality of life. However, real-world studies focusing on PROs are still limited. The aim of the CHOROS ORION study is to describe patients' clinical and self-reported outcomes of treatment with BGF in Italy through effectiveness, clinical and self-reported measures assessed pre- and post-treatment initiation, up to one year of observation period. The study will focus primarily on the change in self-perceived health status in the first 12 weeks of treatment. This will allow to assess the short-term impact of treatment, thus contributing to fill the gap of knowledge from the current available medical literature. Moreover, in order to provide also a broader view, patients will be followed up to 52 weeks, where possible. The study results will be interpreted in the context of an observational study design where multiple factors, in addition to the new treatment, may contribute to the treatment effect.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
BGF is a maintenance treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are not adequately treated by a combination of an ICS and a LABA, or a combination of a LABA and a LAMA. The decision to start treatment with BGF must be made by the treating physician according to the subjects' medical need and a positive benefit/risk balance. The decision to prescribe BGF must be independent of enrolment into the study, must be determined by the treating physician and should be taken according to the standard of current best medical practice and national guidelines.
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Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy
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Alessandria, Italy
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Ancona, Italy
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Avellino, Italy
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Brescia, Italy
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Brindisi, Italy
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Busto Arsizio (Varese), Italy
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Catania, Italy
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Catanzaro, Italy
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Cittadella (Padova), Italy
...and 10 more locations
COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score
The change from baseline in COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score after 12 weeks treatment will be analysed using the within person difference between baseline and 12 weeks. Descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, interquartile range, minimum and maximum) will be provided. The mean change from baseline will be presented along with the 95% CI
Time frame: baseline, 12 weeks after treatment start
Baseline features
To describe the baseline features of patients starting BGF treatment in a real-world setting, in terms of demographics and clinical characteristics, COPD treatment paths and healthcare resource utilization in the previous year.
Time frame: Baseline
Impact of COPD on patients' life based on CAT
To describe the impact of COPD on patients' life, and how it changes over time during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. COPD Assessment Test (CAT) questionnaire at baseline and after 26 and 52 weeks after BGF treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, CAT questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.
Time frame: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks
Patients' satisfaction to BGF
9-item Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM-9) at baseline, 26 and 52 weeks from treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, TSQM-9 questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.
Time frame: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks
Patient dyspnoea based on Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale (mMRC)
To describe patient dyspnoea and how it changes over time during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale (mMRC) questionnaire at baseline, 26 and 52 weeks from treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, mMRC questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.
Time frame: Baseline, 26 and 52 weeks
Eosinophil count
To describe the eosinophil count during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Eosinophil count in peripheral blood at baseline visit, and 26- and 52-week visits, which will occur after BGF treatment start, where available.
Time frame: baseline, 26 and 52 weeks
Responder Rate based on CAT
To describe the Responder Rate based on the CAT after 12 weeks of initiating treatment with BGF as per routine clinical practice. Number and rate of responders of the CAT \[MID=2\] after 12 weeks of BGF treatment.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Overall change in health status based on Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS) questionnaire
To assess patient-reported overall change in health status since the start of study treatment and overall global impression of severity during the observation period of treatment with BGF as per routine clinical practice. Single-item patient severity of COPD symptoms using PGIS at baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks after BGF treatment start. In case of patient early withdrawal, PGIS questionnaire will also be collected at the end of observation.
Time frame: Baseline, 12, 26 and 52 weeks
Exacerbation rate
To describe the occurrence of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice. Number of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations, occurred during the BGF observation period and Annualized rate of moderate - severe COPD exacerbations during the BGF treatment observation period
Time frame: 52 weeks
Lung function
Describe Lung function parameters as measured at baseline and 52-week visit, available as per routine clinical practice.
Time frame: 52 weeks
OCS use
To describe the Oral Corticosteroids (OCS) use during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice, and in the previous year. OCS use during the observation period after BGF treatment start, and OCS use in the 52 weeks before BGF treatment start.
Time frame: 52 weeks
HCRU
To describe the healthcare resource utilization related to COPD during the observation period of treatment with BGF, administered as per routine clinical practice, and in the previous year. The number of GP/specialist visits, ER admissions, and hospitalizations (along with duration) related to COPD during the BGF observation period and the 52 weeks prior baseline will be described. The annualised rate of utilization per each type will be calculated.
Time frame: 52 weeks
Safety (frequency of all AEs, SAEs, AEs related to BGF and Special Situations during the observation period)
To describe safety profile of BGF during the observation period Absolute and relative frequency of all AEs, SAEs, AEs related to BGF and Special Situations during the observation period will be calculated. Moreover, the count of such events will be provided. Descriptive statistics will also be provided for severity, seriousness criteria (where applicable), relation grade with BGF, action taken and outcome.
Time frame: 52 weeks
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