Call for input regarding electric field therapy (Optune) for the New Methods framework

In 2013, Norway established a framework, "New Methods," for the introduction of innovations into the health care system through either a national or hospital-based health technology assessment. In this framework, all innovations should undergo HTA before being funded.

In September 2022, Ordering Forum for New Methods has invited interested parties regarding electric field therapy (Optune, Tumor Treating Fields) alone or in combination with drugs for certain groups of glioblastoma patients, based on genome sequencing and biomarkers (indication II).

The technology was previously evaluated within New Methods in combination with temozolomide for the treatment of glioblastoma; the Decision of 2020 can be seen here.

Information shall be submitted before November 8, 2022. Ordering Forum will be held on November 21, 2022, and will decide whether the method will undergo evaluation at the national level.

See more details in Norwegian here and here.

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