[Feasibility of carfilzomib infusions in hospital at home for patients with multiple myeloma (the Carfil-HAD study)].

The growing number of cancer cases induces increasing pressure on oncology and hematology departments, creating the need for alternatives such as hospitalization at home (HAH). The Carfil-HAD pilot study aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of administering short-duration intravenous carfilzomib infusions at home for the treatment of multiple myeloma. Among the 17 patients included, 15 received 128 infusions of Carfilzomib under a combined Outpatient Hospital (OH)/HAH scheme, are evaluable. Deviations from standard operating procedures were monitored, quality of life and satisfaction were evaluated, and a cost-effectiveness analysis compared the mixed OH/HAH model to exclusive OH care. The results confirmed feasibility: of 128 infusions, 42 were performed in OH and 86 in HAH without serious incident or interruption of care, with 96% of deviations classified as minor. Quality of life is not affected by the mixed care organization, and patient satisfaction was very high. From an economic perspective, the OH/HAH model generated savings of €610 per treatment cycle, nearly half the cost of hospital-based care. In conclusion, intravenous administration of carfilzomib in HAH is feasible and safe. This organization could be applied to other oncological therapies to offer a wider range of outpatient's care.