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Using real-world data and rapid learning to drive improvements in lung cancer survival<\/p>\n

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RAPID-RT is an innovative research programme<\/p>\n

Working with patients, carers, members of the public, and clinicians, RAPID-RT aims to develop an inclusive<\/strong> method to test the effects of small changes to treatment protocols on patients’ outcomes, and determine the method’s suitability for wider application in the NHS.<\/p>\n

This method is called rapid learning<\/strong>. The rapid-learning approach includes all patients regardless of their age, medical conditions, and level of fitness.<\/p>\n

We hope rapid learning will provide an inclusive alternative to traditional, gold-standard randomised controlled trials to monitor and improve patient outcomes at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.<\/p>\n

The RAPID-RT clinical study opened in April 2023, inviting all patients with stage I to III lung cancer receiving standard radiotherapy in include their data in this study using informed opt-out processes. Up to end April 2024, we have recruited over 500 patients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

RAPID-RT is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) under its Programme Grants for Applied Research Programme (Grant Reference number NIHR202024).<\/p>\n

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    About RAPID-RT<\/h2>\n

    RAPID-RT looks at the practicalities of using real-world data (patient data that are already being collected in the clinic as part of routine care) to measure how changes in radiotherapy practices are altering patient outcomes.<\/p>\n

    The RAPID-RT programme has two main aims.<\/p>\n

    1) New rapid and inclusive testing methods<\/h3>\n

    We want to develop and test a new method for quickly looking at how changes to the standard of care in radiotherapy treatments for patients with lung cancer alter patient survival and side effects.<\/p>\n

    We hope this will provide an inclusive alternative to traditional, gold-standard randomised controlled trials to monitor and improve patient outcomes at The Christie Hospital.<\/p>\n

    2) Analysing benefits to patients<\/h3>\n

    We want to look at the practicalities and challenges of how this method could be used to benefit patients receiving:<\/p>\n