Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients to Assess Social Determinants of Health

Launched by M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER · May 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how social and financial factors can affect the outcomes of transplant and cell therapy (TCT) treatments at MD Anderson. Researchers want to understand how things like a patient's income, support systems, and overall living conditions might influence their recovery and success after these treatments.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have received financial approval for your TCT. If you join, you'll be part of a group that helps researchers gather important information about how different life circumstances can impact health outcomes. This study is currently recruiting participants of all genders, and it aims to shine a light on factors that could help improve care for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria
• • 1. ≥ 18 years of age.
• • 2. Received financial clearance for TCT.
• • Qualitative study - patients
• • 1. Patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient,
• • 2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
• • 3. The patient is willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.
• • Qualitative study - caregivers
• • 1. Caregiver(s) of a patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient.
• • 2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
• • 3. The patient has referred the caregiver(s) to participate and provided us with permission to contact their caregiver(s).
• • 4. The caregiver(s) is (are) willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.
• • Exclusion Criteria Patients - Quantitative study 1) Did not receive financial clearance for TCT
• • Patients - Qualitative study
• • 1) Not impacted by social or financial challenges.
• • Caregivers (qualitative study)
• • 1. Did not care for a patient impacted by social or financial challenges
• • 2. Were not referred to participate in the study by patient they cared for.