The goal of this prospective, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether pharmacogenomic (PGx)-guided comprehensive medication management delivered by pharmacists in community pharmacies will improve antidepressant treatment outcomes. The primary aim is to determine whether comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results improves depression symptoms, compared with usual care. Participants 18 years of age or older who have undergone PGx testing (e.g. through an independent biobanking study (Pitt+Me Discovery) who require initiation or adjustment of antidepressant therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either PGx-guided comprehensive medication management or usual care. Those who receive usual care will receive their PGx results at the end of the study. Researchers will compare the groups to assess whether PGx-guided care provided in partnership with community pharmacists and prescribers results in better depression and medication outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
220
A comprehensive medication management with PGx testing includes a pharmacist-provided review of health history, past/current medications, and assessment of potential medication related problems. A review of PGx testing results will be integrated to identify any PGx-related medication issues. Recommendations will then be made to study participants' providers (regular care team) for any decisions regarding potential therapy changes.
Participants will receive no study intervention (usual care) and will have a comprehensive medication management with review of PGx testing results at the end of the study.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Change in Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) score
The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is an 8-item self-report measure assessing depressive symptoms. Each item is scored from 0-3, producing a total score of 0-24, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms. Standard severity categories are minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), moderately severe (15-19), and severe (20-24).
Time frame: Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months
Change in the Extent of Adherence and Reasons for Nonadherence Survey (Voils et al.) score
The Extent of Adherence and Reasons for Nonadherence Survey (Voils et al.) is a validated self-report measure assessing medication adherence over the past 7 days. It is scored on a 1-5 Likert scale and averaged to produce a continuous score, with higher scores indicating better adherence. The Reasons for Nonadherence scale assesses specific barriers to taking medication as prescribed, with items rated on a 1-5 scale and assessed individually to identify the degree to which each barrier contributed to missed doses.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 Months
Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) score
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) is a 7-item self-report measure assessing anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks, with items scored 0-3 for a total score of 0-21; higher scores indicate more severe anxiety, categorized as minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), and severe (15-21).
Time frame: Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months
Proportion of pharmacist recommendations were accepted
Proportion of pharmacist recommendations to address medication-related problems that were accepted by providers as assessed by EHR and fill data review.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in frequency of CPIC/FDA guideline concordant prescribing
Change in frequency of concordance of participant medication regimen with pharmacogenomics prescribing recommendations according to the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) and U.S. Food \& Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines using electronic health record data.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 Months
Number of adverse events as assessed using the Frequency, Intensity, and Burden of Side Effect rating scale (FIBSER).
The Frequency, Intensity, and Burden of Side Effect Rating Scale (FIBSER) is a 3-item self-report measure assessing medication side effects. It evaluates the frequency, intensity, and functional burden of side effects over the past week, with each item rated on a 0-6 scale; higher scores indicate more frequent, severe, or burdensome side effects. Clinically, a total score of 0-2 typically requires no change in treatment, 3-4 side effects may warrant targeted management, and 5-6 indicates that treatment modification should be considered to improve tolerability and adherence.
Time frame: Baseline, 6 Weeks, 12 Weeks, 6 Months
Frequency of Actionable Genotypes
Frequency of actionable genotypes (in the entire study population) based on report of a genotype-predicted phenotype. Actionable genotypes are defined as those with recommendations for a change in prescribing by a CPIC (Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium) guidelines or FDA recommendations.
Time frame: 6 months
Number of participant medications with PGx guidance based on PGx testing results.
This measure counts the number of a participant's medications for which pharmacogenomic (PGx) guidance is available based on PGx testing results. Medications with PGx guidance may have dosing recommendations, alternative drug options, or monitoring considerations informed by the participant's genetic profile.
Time frame: 6 months
Change in healthcare utilization
Change in participant ER visits, hospitalizations, urgent care visits, specialist appointments, primary care appointments, and unplanned care using UPMC EHR data.
Time frame: From Baseline to 6 Months
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