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Impact of AbbVie Care Patient Support Program on Clinical, Health Economic and Patient Reported Outcomes, in Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis and Axial Spondyloarthritis, in the Portuguese National Health Service

Completed
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriasis
Registration Number
NCT03223012
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie
Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of AbbVie Care 2.0 on adalimumab's compliance, patient reported outcomes and utilization of health resources over 12 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
116
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosed with crohn's disease (CD), ulcerative colitis (UC), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) or psoriasis (Pso) according to the treating physician
  • Adalimumab was started within 1 month prior to study enrollment
  • Adalimumab was introduced based on current clinical practice criteria (i.e., the prescription of adalimumab was clearly separated from the decision to include the participants in this study)
  • No prior record of adalimumab treatment
  • Adalimumab was administered according to product label
  • NaΓ―ve or previously experienced with biologic treatment
  • Participant is able and willing to provide written authorization to disclose and use personal health information (informed consent), and to agree that data will be collected and provided to AbbVie

AbbVie Care 2.0 Cohort-specific inclusion criteria:

  • Initiated the AbbVie care program within the first month after starting adalimumab.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Definitive discontinuation of adalimumab before being proposed to participate in the study
  • Participated in any clinical experimental research within the 2 months prior to enrollment
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding female participants
  • Participant not able or not willing to comply with the requirements of this study protocol.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Proportion of patients with Medication Possession Ratio (MPR)>=80%Up to 12 months

The variable MPR will be used, considering in the numerator the sum of days supply between start of observation (baseline) and last prescription dispensed (including the days of last prescription) and as denominator the number of days elapsed between baseline and last prescription dispensed (including the days of last prescription).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean number of injections administered/ prescribed for adalimumabUp to 12 months

This is assessed based on patient diary.

Assessing Patient's overall satisfaction with AbbVie Care 2.0 programAt 12 months

Patient's overall satisfaction with AbbVie Care 2.0 program is scored at 1: Very good, 2: Good and 3: Less satisfying.

Number of Sick LeavesUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing work time lost due to other reasons than health problems during previous last seven days.

Time Spent by the Patient to Refill PrescriptionUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the work productivity indicator over 12 months.

Number of Hospital Inpatient DaysUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Number of HospitalizationsUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Time Spent by the Health Care Providers (HCPs) During Medical AppointmentsUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Mean Change in Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13)From Month 0 to Month 12

This is a powerful and reliable measure of patient activation. It is 13-item measure used to assess the patient knowledge, skill, and confidence for self-management.

Number of Emergency VisitsUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Assessing Working StatusUp to 12 months

This is assessed by the proportion of patients employed.

Proportion of patients with MPR>=80%At Month 6

The variable MPR will be used, considering in the numerator the sum of days supply between start of observation (baseline) and last prescription dispensed (including the days of last prescription) and as denominator the number of days elapsed between baseline and last prescription dispensed (including the days of last prescription).

Mean score of Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM)-IIUp to Month 12

This 14-point measure attempts to show that adherence is expected to be related with patients' satisfaction with therapy and such satisfaction can be a function of not only the effect of the treatment, but also the services offered. Domains include: Effectiveness, Side effects, Convenience and Global satisfaction.

Mean Change in EuroQoL (EQ-5D) scoreFrom Month 0 to Month 12

EQ-5D considers five attributes of quality of life evaluation, i.e., mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/ discomfort, and anxiety/ depression.

Number of Complementary Exams/ TechniquesUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Mean Change in Beliefs about Medication Questionnaire (BMQ)From Month 0 to Month 12

The BMQ comprises two sections: the BMQ-Specific, which assesses representations of medication prescribed for personal use and the BMQ-General, which assesses beliefs about medicines in general. This questionnaire is validated for use in Portugal.

Change in Work Productivity and Activity Impairment- General Health (WPAI-GH)From Month 0 to Month 12

WPA-GH assesses the impact of general health problem on work productivity and daily activities during the previous 7 days.

Number of Outpatient Visits (in-office and remote) in Hospital SettingUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing the use of health resources over 12 months.

Number of Days of Sick LeavesUp to 12 months

This is assessed by reviewing work time lost due to health problems during previous seven days.

Proportion of patients who are still on adalimumab after 6 and 12 monthsUp to 12 months

This is used to assess persistence and it could be done using pharmacy refills.

Trial Locations

Locations (15)

Instituto Portugues De Reumatologia /ID# 205963

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Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

CCA Braga - Hospital de Braga /ID# 201323

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Braga, Portugal

Centro Hosp de Tondela-Viseu /ID# 203775

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Viseu, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar de Sao Joao, EPE /ID# 203535

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Porto, Portugal

Centro Hosp de Lisboa Central /ID# 205698

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

CCA Braga - Hospital de Braga /ID# 201322

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Braga, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, EPE /ID# 201328

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental, EPE /ID# 201330

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, EPE /ID# 201335

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisboa, Portugal

CCA Braga - Hospital de Braga /ID# 201324

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Braga, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar de Sao Joao, EPE /ID# 206278

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Porto, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, EPE /ID# 201336

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisboa, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, EPE /ID# 201337

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisboa, Portugal

Hospital Santo Antonio dos Cap /ID# 205700

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Lisbon, Portugal

Centro Hosp de Tondela-Viseu /ID# 203774

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή

Viseu, Portugal

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